Alexander "Alex" David Gaaserud, 30, is the son of David Paul Gaaserud and Charlotte Jane Polino. Gaaserud, a native and lifelong resident of Elkins, graduated from Elkins High School in 2010 where he was a three-sport athlete.

He was a three-time "Hands of the Week" award winner through multiple news outlets, to include both WBOY Channel 12 and WDTV channel 5 in 2009. Along with those achievements, he was the lone captain of the Elkins High School basketball team and an All-State baseball player, both in 2010.

Gaaserud founded the Young Republicans Club of Elkins High School in September of 2008, which included over 60 members that took part in various community works including candite canvassing throughout the Elkins area even, post graduation. To say this club was successful is an understatement. Many members have gone on to flourish in important careers that include business, logistics and medicine.

Gaaserud graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Davis and Elkins College, the same institution where both his parents also graduated. Gaaserud also participated as a valuable member of his debate team during his college career.

After graduation, Gaaserud went on to have a successful career in Third Party Logistics, an industry he continues to work in today. Gaaserud married Jasmine Michelle Angus, a native of Ravenswood. The couple have one child, Xander Paul Gaaserud, and are expecting another baby boy, due in January of 2023.