Biography
A native of Fort Payne, AL, Austin graduated with honors from Fort Payne High School. He attended the University of North Alabama, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He worked as a physical therapy aide, where he helped rehabilitate athletes, total joint patients, and other orthopedic patients. He went on to obtain his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Samford University in Birmingham, where he was Vice President of his class. He is a member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants and American Academy of Physician Assistants. He resides in Gaylesville, AL with his wife, Elle.