Growing up in the foothills of North Carolina, Jody developed a love for the outdoors, especially backpacking and kayaking. He sustained multiple injuries due to extensive patrols including two herniated discs, hearing loss, short term memory loss and migraine headaches. Additionally, he shattered an ankle and tore his Achilles tendon while on active duty for the United States Marine Corps.
Since rehabbing his injuries and leaving the military, Jody’s passion for all things nature related has grown and he is currently employed at a retail outlet that serves outdoor enthusiasts much like himself.