Ulysses (Horace) Grant is a native Texan. Ulysses is a graduate of Texas A&M University. After receiving his degree in Journalism and Business Administration and later an MBA, he worked in several industries including Commercial Insurance, Aerospace, Education and more recently Community Services and Head Start. He has several Microsoft and VMware Certifications. Running has always been a passion and as member of the Masters Track & Field Hall of Fame; he still holds World and American Masters Track and Field Records.
Moreover, he describes himself as "always a child at heart" and this has inspired him to write children's books.