Korey is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Level 2 certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition with a master's degree in nutrition and a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He is currently an acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics where he edits books in the subject areas of sports performance, resistance training, and sports nutrition. Previously, he was a Professor of Practice of Kinesiology and Associate Director of Athletic Performance at Northwestern College. He taught courses in strength & conditioning, anatomy, and nutrition and was the head strength coach for football, wrestling, soccer, cheer, and dance.