Courtney was born in Tuscaloosa and has lived most of his life in Northport. He is a 2003 graduate of Mississippi State University, School of Forestry with a concentration in Forestry Management. He is a registered forester in Alabama. Courtney has over 25 years of experience in the forestry and timber industry and now is a partner in Legacy Land Group, LLC. He currently owns and operates Northriver Timber Company based out of Northport.
Courtney is married to his high school sweetheart, Lori, and they have three children, Connor, Liz Morgan, and Meredith.