Ed grew up in New Lenox, IL until he was 7 years old when he moved to Mokena. After high school, he spent 6 years in the Air Force while he was stationed in Arizona, Maryland, Florida and Japan. Currently, he is a web developer and programmer for PCG in Chicago, IL. He also does freelance web design on the side, including this site.

Ed is a rabid fan of the Bears and White Sox. He also enjoys camping and being outdoors. He has gone static-line skydiving in Arizona, whitewater rafting in Tennessee (though he was knocked out in a Class IV rapid) and snowboarding in the mountains of northern Japan.