William Tyler Franklin (Ty) was born in Castledale, Utah, but moved to Ogden at an early age. He graduated from Ogden High School and Weber State University and currently resides in Ogden. Ty attended Butler University located in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he received his medical training resulting in as Masters of Physician Assistant Studies in 2012. Upon returning home to Ogden, he worked as a Physician Assistant in the department of Cardiology and Electrophysiology at McKay-Dee Hospital for four years and also spent four years working in Family Medicine and Urgent Care for Midtown Community Health Center and Intermountain Healthcare.