Josh grew up in farm country outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he began working with animals at a young age. His experience includes working on farms and spending several years caring for a wide variety of animals at a summer camp, ranging from pigs and boa constrictors to donkeys and the camp dog.

A graduate of Guilford College in Greensboro, Josh recently returned to North Carolina and now resides in Waxhaw with his Australian Shepherd, Mackenzie. In his free time, he enjoys playing board and card games, reading, and participating in outdoor activities.