Jan. 6, 2024 ~ Josh Spears grew up in East Jordan, Michigan and earned a B.S. in Communications from Grand Valley State University. From 2001 to 2018, he held various positions in the retail industry. In 2020, he became the National S.E.L. Director for Imagine Learning. On May 5, 2023, he had an aortic dissection, causing a massive stroke. Two months later on July 7, 2023, he walked out of the hospital, known as "A Walking Miracle."