Troy, a Colorado native, worked as a cost accountant on various infrastructure projects across the U.S. and South America before joining State Farm in 1991. After a decade at State Farm as Director of Management Planning and Information, he started his own construction company in 2001 and retired from the industry after nearly 28 years. In 2018, Troy joined Weavers Dive and Travel and Dream Weaver Travel as General Manager until their acquisition by Ocean First in April 2024. He now leads Key Largo dive operations and enjoys spending time with his wife of over 30 years, their two daughters, sons-in-law, and extended family, as well as diving and SCUBA instructing.