Ellis was born in Jacksonville, Florida and eventually found his way to St. Louis, MO where he lives with his wife and 2 dogs. He studied Accounting in college while his wife pursued her career as a Zookeeper. His inspiration for serving Veterans comes from his parents who both served in the military. His father served as a firefighter for the Navy and his mother served as a quartermaster and rescue swimmer for the Coast Guard. Ellis is passionate about supporting the military community and providing personalized, compassionate service to those that have served. In his free time, Ellis prefers to spend time hiking with his dogs, playing sports, and enjoying the local St. Louis breweries.