Justin was born and raised in Oklahoma, but soon found his home in Texas.

After graduating college, he was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army deploying to both Kosovo and Iraq as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. While on active duty, Justin earned his MBA with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Dallas.

Following active duty, Justin attended the South Texas College of Law in downtown Houston where he graduated with honors.

Today, Justin is a Colonel in the United States Army Reserves serving as the Chief Operations Officer for the 350th Civil Affairs Command out of Pensacola, FL. Having completed War College he continues working towards an advanced law degree from Texas A&M University and is dedicated to making a difference in the local community by volunteering as a mentor for “at risk” youth. Justin is a devoted husband to Jennifer Baker and loving father to his two sons, Lawson and Bennett. He enjoys bay fishing and spending time with his family.