Brandon grew up in and around Des Moines, IA. After graduating high school, he worked odd jobs until joining the military in 2006. In his just-over eight years of service, he did 4 tours overseas. After leaving the military in 2014 he returned to Iowa, where he went to college and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting.

Brandon enjoys watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. On Saturday night you will find him at Knoxville Raceway. He currently resides in Knoxville with his son.