Brett is originally from the Lewis, Kansas area and is a 1998 graduate from Emporia State University with a Bachelors Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. He competed for the Hornets in track and field while attending ESU. In 2003 he graduated from Wichita State University with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.

After receiving his masters degree, Brett went to work at Southwest Rehabilitation and Fitness in Liberal, Kansas. He spent 7 years in Liberal prior to returning to Emporia in 2010 to work at PT Associates of Emporia.

Brett’s wife June Ary, who is also a physical therapist at PT Associates, enjoy their time with their three boys.