Cody grew up in Freehold New Jersey. He obtained a bachelors in Anthropology and History from Rutgers. Obtaining his Eagle Scout at the age of 17, along with six years of teaching experience and five years of serving on both a junior preservation commission and preservation commission allowed him to learn both the balance between humans and nature and the necessity for education. Previously, he was an art teacher at a private studio, and a tutor of history, math and geography at a private company. He enjoys teaching the future generations and preserving the natural and historical environment for those same generations to enjoy as they age.