Alex grew up in North Branch, Michigan. Summers spent wandering through woods and fishing along rivers and lakes. Winters where the snow drifts would get bigger than your truck overnight. This place provided insolation and also a connection with nature. Early entertainment consisted of imagining a new adventure with action figures, climbing trees, and swimming in ponds. Going to the local grocery store to pick out a movie. Acting in the school plays. This upbringing accumulated into discovering the power of creativity and pursuing storytelling as a career.