Gregg Carey was born and raised in Ashland, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Ashland High School in 1995. While in school, Carey was active in student government and a member of the National Honor Society. In addition, Carey was a two-sport captain (football and baseball), playing quarterback and shortstop. He earned team MVP and county All-Star honors in both positions.
After graduating high school, Carey attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied chemical engineering and received a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Carey also played college football and was a member of a group of campus leaders known as the Friars Senior Society. Following graduation, Carey moved to Boston, where he worked as a project manager for a business and technology consulting company. In October, 2002, Carey was transferred to Chicago.
Carey's hobbies include photography, music and working out. He has competed in adventure racing and climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan in September, 2004. He describes himself as engaging, passionate and unflappable. He is most proud of being a consistently good son, brother and friend.
Currently single, Carey resides in Chicago, Illinois. He has one sister, Jill. His birth date is January 9, 1977.
Colors: No favorite
Scents: Freshly cut grass
Flowers: Orchid
Board Games: Trivial Pursuit
Video Games: No favorite
Sports to Play: Formerly baseball & football, now softball & flag football
Sports Teams: Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots
Outdoor Activities: Rafting, camping, hiking
TV Shows: The Sopranos, Da Ali G Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Movies: Top Gun, City of God
Actors: Jim Carrey
Actresses: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson
Music: Funk, jazz, blues, Phish, Radiohead
Magazines: National Geographic, Newsweek
Books/Authors: Anything by Tom Robbins, any short stories
Cereals: Lucky Charms
Fruits: Strawberries, orange
Snack Foods: String cheese
Cookies: No favorite
Candy Bars: Snickers
Alcoholic: Drinks Guinness
Non-Alcoholic: Orange juice with pulp