Lee's professional career and personal life has revolved around fire protection one way or another. During high school, Lee became a volunteer fireman and has been active with a fire department for over 14 years. In 2002, he graduated with a Mechanical Engineer Degree from Iowa State University. Today, Lee is a P.E. (Professional Engineer), an F.P.E (Registered Fire Protection Engineer) and holds the position of Engineering Manager for ORR Protection Systems. He is a frequent speaker and presenter for seminars, workshops and conferences across the country. Lee is married, has two daughters and lives in Louisville, Kentucky.