Justin received a Bachelor of Arts degree with special honors in Political Science and a minor in music from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. He also received the Master of Arts in History from JSU and the Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University. Justin serves as arranger and program consultant for over 50 high school and college band programs and across the country. Additionally, Justin served as brass arranger for Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps from 2017-2023. When not arranging and composing, he teaches history, political science, music, and religion at Central Alabama Community College in Talladega, AL. He lives in Anniston, AL with his wife, Alicia, and their four children, Jack, Anna, Caleb, and Knox.