Aaron studied Psychology at Tennessee Tech University where he became a Christian and was involved with Campus Outreach as a student. After graduating, Aaron came on staff with Campus Outreach in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He learned the language, built relationships with Thai students, and shared the gospel. Aaron served at Chiang Mai University and Mae Jo University for 4 years.

In March 2020, Aaron married Fern Phutthaset. Aaron and Fern were on staff together from 2016-2017 at Chiang Mai University. They came back to the United States to get married and came on staff with CO Serve, the headquarters for Campus Outreach International. Aaron and Fern live in Birmingham, Alabama where they serve college students all around the world.