He is the son of Paula and Bernard Boland of Middletown , N.J. His mother is an inspection consultant for Almost Home , a building inspection and engineering firm in Rumson , N.J. His father is the president and the founder of the American Harness Drivers Club , a national association of amateur drivers based in Freehold , N.J . He is also a supervisor of operations at Scioto Downs , a racetrack in Columbus , Ohio .