Annika has known Liz since she was six weeks old. Liz has looked up to Annika as her big sister her entire life.

Shalini and Liz met on their first day of college. They were floormates and then roommates throughout their years at Loyola University Chicago. They have taken many vacations together and remain close, even across two time zones.

Jared and Justin met through the Jacksonville Kiwanis Club. They have worked together on numerous volunteer projects in the community.

Rich and Justin met through the Jacksonville Chamber's Young Professionals Network. Rich and Justin share a love of bourbon and football rivalry.