Austin was born and raised in Harrisburg PA. Austin attended Ohio Northern University in undergraduate studies for Marketing where he played NCAA division three golf for four years. Following graduation, Austin returned to ONU to pursue his law degree where he served on the Ohio Northern Law Review, having his case note from 2L year published in Volume 50. Austin also played a limited NCAA division three golf schedule for his first two years of law school, resulting from extra eligibility given back from the COVID-19 pandemic disruption during undergraduate studies. In his spare time, Austin enjoys practicing and playing golf as much as possible, going to his local gym to train, enjoying the occasional classic car show, and live music.