Idol is an outdoorsman who has spent the last 27 years in Macomb as a Podiatric Physician and Surgeon. He was raised in rural Illinois where he developed a passion for all that the outdoors provides. He has shared this interest with many including his wife and three children. His education started with a degree in Biology with an emphasis on wildlife and wildlife habitat. Life experiences altered his course leading to degrees in medical sciences and medicine, but Idol always found time for nature. He has invested in local acres where he has worked with and donated to multiple agencies to enhance wildlife sustainability.