Daniel Sappenfield was born October 12, 1987, in Bountiful, Utah, to Scott and Linda Sappenfield, and is the first of three children. The Sappenfield family soon moved to the Seattle area, where he spent most of his childhood. Moving back to Utah, the family bought a home in Centerville, where they still reside. Daniel grew up playing soccer and running track. His senior year he served as Student Body Vice President. After graduating and serving a two-year mission for the LDS church, he began studying at Brigham Young University, pursuing a degree in Graphic Design. Currently, Daniel is living a fairly nomadic life, traveling and doing whatever he wants.