Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, Brad obtained his undergraduate degree in physiology from the University of Wyoming. He spent the last 15 years working as a firefighter and paramedic. When he was in high school, he began volunteering for a rural Wyoming ambulance. This led to his career in firefighting and EMS, which served as the catalyst for attending medical school. Brad is married with two children and spends his free time traveling with family. He can also be found experimenting with amateur radio or modifying firearms during the "cold winter months."