Born in El Paso, TX, Everett's birth father was from Juarez, Mexico, and his birth mother was from central Texas. He was adopted and raised in Eastern Montana. He is a lifelong fan of the Western genre and the Old West. Everett attended college at Montana State University and the University of Iowa, graduating with degrees in mathematics and law. He also served with the U.S. Army in the Persian Gulf War. He likes reading, writing, and enjoying various outdoor activities with his family in his spare time.