A proud native of Cedar Rapids is also where Colten currently resides with his wife Meagan, son Crew, and with his two Golden Doodles, Harlow and Maizey. Colten has a Business Administration Degree from Mount Mercy University and an Associate's Degree in Horticulture from Iowa Central Community College. Colten played baseball at Mount Mercy and ICCC when he attended those schools. Along with those accolades, he also has an associate's degree in business management from DMACC. 

Colten likes to lift weights and play baseball, softball, basketball & golf. Colten also likes to watch the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls, Kansas City Chiefs, and Iowa Hawkeyes.