Dr. Knowles was born and raised in Southern California where he met his wife, Kami. They moved to Colorado where she worked to put him through school. He received an Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and Master’s Degree in Reproductive Physiology all from Colorado State University. During his career, he has been in large and small animal practice as well as academia, with a research focus on reproduction. He is also an Army Reserve Veterinarian with overseas training experiences in Botswana and Palau and in addition to two tours in the Middle East. Dr. Knowles and Kami have 6 children and 13 grandchildren. They enjoy working in their yard, observing wildlife from the jeep trails and camping in the mountains with their family.