Phil was born and raised in Salem, Utah. He is married to Denise DeGraw, and they are the proud parents of five children and the grandparents of seven. He's held various jobs that include radio announcer, police officer, custodian, restaurant manager, and bus driver. Phil has also enjoyed serving in Church callings and has been a part of Lion's Club International for over twenty-five years. He enjoys fishing, cooking, traveling, and being Santa Claus every Christmas.