Craig Caudill hails from Lexington, Kentucky where he attended Lafayette High School. He was state hurdle champion and received an athletic scholarship from Indiana University. There he became an All-American and won individual Big Ten and NCAA championships. Craig earned an MBA from the University of Kentucky and held the position of CEO at a window manufacturing company for 25 years. He also served a term as President of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association. Jo, his wife of more than forty years, is an artist and retired nurse. They belong to the Keeneland Club and spend time in Indiana and Florida.