Ethan grew up in Oak Grove, Minnesota, with his older sister Kiersten, his older brother and Best Man, Spencer, and was raised by his parents Kathryn and Dean. When Ethan was young, he was known for being energetic, enjoyed the outdoors, and loved to compete in games with his family and friends. He was involved in sports starting at a young age playing football, baseball, and basketball and was coached by his dad for many years.

In middle school and throughout high school, Ethan was involved in choir and played the saxophone in band. He was also heavily involved in sports, playing both basketball and football in high school. Ethan was selected as captain of the basketball team his senior year, was voted MVP by his teammates and coaches and helped lead his team to the Minnesota state tournament, where he was awarded academic all-state. During his senior year, Ethan was also nominated by his class to be on the homecoming court. He excelled academically, graduating with a 4.0 GPA, was a part of the National Honors Society and was selected as the AAA Award Winner in high school for his achievements in academics, athletics, and arts.

Ethan attended Hamline University and played collegiate basketball for 4 years as a power forward and was selected as captain his junior and senior years. Ethan graduated college with his Bachelor of Science Degree in biochemistry. With his degree, Ethan worked in pharmacies over the next year while he determined if he wanted to go onto pharmacy school.

After moving to Kansas City, Ethan decided to change his career path and instead went back to school to get certified in information technology. Soon after graduating the program, Ethan started at his current job working in a senior information technology and systems engineering role at a wealth management advisory firm, named on Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisor List. Ethan is responsible for updating technology systems and frequently travels to newly acquired locations across the country, collaborating closely with managing directors. Ethan's current office is located on the Country Club Plaza and just so happens to also be next door to Grace's office building.

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