Justin was born and raised in the small town of Burkburnett, Texas. Justin’s mother was an elementary school teacher and his father a high school football coach and high school science teacher. After graduating from Burkburnett High School, he received his B.B.A. in Management magna cum laude from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. While at Texas A&M, Justin was awarded multiple academic scholarships including being named a Ford Scholar and received many awards. He was active in student organizations, including serving as a Fish Camp Counselor and an opinion columnist for the Texas A&M student newspaper, The Battalion.