Alex is native of Chattanooga, TN where he went to the McCallie school for boys and was largely influenced by the community of Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. After college he moved to Philadelphia, PA where he earned his M.Div from Westminster Theological Seminary. He then served for 15 years with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), 6 at Penn State University and 9 at USC. Alex is currently an adjunct professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary in San Diego and in his spare time enjoys golf, the NFL, his AMC stubs membership and exploring LA restaurants. In August 2002, Alex married his wife Becki. They have three boys: Whit, Miles, and Monroe.