Doug grew up in western West Virginia. He was an active member of the band as a drummer and played all high school sports. He was on offense and defense playing on three state championship football teams. He attended Marshall University as a voice major and education major. He enlisted in the United States Army, and served as an MP/Corporal for two years active service and for years in the National Guard. He was a deputy for the Polk County Sheriff's Department, and then transferred to the Auburndale Police Department where he served as a patrol supervisor for his last 10 years, retiring after 25 years of police service.
Doug worked for Alpha Property Management for three years, and then became or a licensed realtor of good standing in the state of Florida since 03/12/12. He Is now the property manager, and manages the company for his Broker, Jack Myers.