He holds a B.A. in History from Concord University, a M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History, a M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Liberal Studies, a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Substance Abuse Prevention and Policy, and was recently awarded a Doctorate in Public Health with a concentration in Health Advocacy and Leadership from Capella University. He has two children: Evan and Keaton and lives with his wife, LaNelle, in Welch, WV. Reed currently chairs on the WV Prevention Research Center Community Partnership Board and serves on the Board for the McDowell County Family Resource Network (McDowell FACES), the McDowell HOPE Coalition, and is President of the McDowell County 4-H Leaders Association.