Kevin grew up in Hickory, NC. While studying abroad, Kevin began his career in education teaching English. After completing his degree from UNC-Charlotte, he returned to Hickory and worked in the public school system. After some time passed Kevin went back to school to pursue his EMT-paramedic. While finishing his degree he began working full-time at Catawba county EMS, where he continues to work to this day. After achieving his paramedic certification, Kevin began to teach as an adjunct instructor for CVCC, where he got to pursue both of his passions, education and being a paramedic. In 2014 he joined CVCC as a full-time instructor and continues to work at Catawba EMS part-time.