Christopher Elliott was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he still resides with his family. Elliott is married with one teenage son, and three adult stepchildren. He is a graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a degree in English, and also possesses a degree in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Elliott is employed as a history teacher at a private Fort Wayne high school. He also serves on the Board of Directors for several local organizations. In his free time, Elliott enjoys sports, reading, writing, traveling, fitness, and studying history.