Edward was born and raised in Plano, TX, and earned a BA in Criminology from the University of Texas at Dallas. He then became a manager at Genghis Grill, and later at Buffalo Wild Wings. Being interested in accounting, he began working on a master’s degree in accounting, again from UTD, and initially started as an intern for Joe C. Hockaday, CPA in January of 2024. His background in both management and the service industry make it easier for him to communicate and put clients at ease. Edward has been married since 2007 and has 2 children. He mostly spends his free time with family and friends watching movies, playing board games, and eating great food.