Troy was born and raised in Melbourne Florida, but has lived the last 38 years in Georgia. He met and married his wife, Carol, while in college. They have two daughters who live in Georgia. He worked in the public school system for 29 years. He worked in the roles of staff accountant, director of accounting, and retired from the roles of chief financial officer and assistant superintendent in 2023. Carol also worked for the same school system and was a teacher there for 29 years. Troy retired early to be more involved in Christian ministries, wherever God leads. He is a Gideon and a CPA. He and his wife live in Fernandina Beach Florida.