Josh Pope was raised in Mankato, MN, where he graduated high school. After school he played football at North Dakota State University. He then transferred to St. Johns University where he earned a degree in Natural Science. He also earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. After college he took a position in Houston, Texas as a land development engineer. After two years down south, he moved back up to Mankato to be closer to family. Josh has now been working at Bolton & Menk in Spencer for the last 2 years.
 
Josh has been married to his wife, Jenny, for 10 years, but has been with her since high school. Jenny and Josh have two children – Eli and Isaiah – with another one on the way in February! Kids activities keep Josh pretty busy, but he does enjoy travelling around the Midwest and working on his BBQ pit master skills.