Maks, originally from Ukraine, moved to Portland, OR, at the age of three and lived there until high school. After graduation, he moved to Springfield. He graduated with a Master of Architecture from Drury University in 2024. He lives with his wife Tanya and their cat Rose. Maks has two older brothers, two older sisters, and three younger brothers. Recently, he’s taken up mountain biking and playing pickleball in his free time.