Kevin Schmidt was born in Belleville, Illinois, and lives in Millstadt, Illinois. Schmidt graduated from Belleville West High School. Schmidt earned a B.S. in human biology and a doctor of chiropractic from Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri. His career experience includes working as a chiropractor and business owner. Schmidt volunteered as a board member of the Millstadt Chamber of Commerce and joined the National Rifle Association (NRA).