Ely is from Butler, PA where he received an Associate degree in Business Administration at Butler County Community College. He served as Treasurer for Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society along with being part of the Business Honors Society, helping to lead and organize meetings, many events, and volunteer work. Ely’s now attending the University of Pittsburgh, working on completing his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a double major in Global Management and Finance. He intends to graduate in the Fall of 2023 and plans to work in the investment/banking field. Ely’s time spent helping others has him excited and motivated to gain experience working for an organization like Trek that is changing the lives of others to help make the world a better place.