Kobe was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, staying active with all sorts of outdoor hobbies. Exploring nature became a necessity in life, even leading into college where he attended The Ohio State University to study Strategic Communications and Professional Writing. Following school, his skillset was honed through various positions in the social media, marketing, and communications industry.

Currently, he supports the Ohio Environmental Council through creative and concise communications practices. Being a strong supporter of local non-profit leadership, Kobe also serves as a Board Director for At Home By High and does freelance writing and marketing consulting. In his free time, he loves to hike, camp, read, and travel as much as possible.