Carlos A. Lock is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He grew up a Jackson State fan and lived Southwestern Athletic Conference football for a decade - football is in his DNA. He attended Hampton University, a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference school, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He also has a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Louisville. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, Carlos served two combat tours to Afghanistan and Iraq. As a certified logistics professional, he has earned several awards, most notably the Bronze Star. Carlos lives with his wife, mother and two daughters in Columbus, Georgia, and attends as many BCF games and classics as he can.