Pastor Simek graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN with a major in psychology and a minor in Greek and Roman studies in 2010. He graduated Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN with a masters of Divinity in 2015. He was ordained into the Office of the Holy Ministry in 2015 and has served as the Pastor of Trinity Rantoul since August 2020.

He has been married to his wife Nicole since 2011 and they have been blessed with 3 boys. In addition to preaching and teaching to every generation, he also enjoys a round of golf and cigar. Pastor Simek has also served Higher Things as Catechesis Coordinator since 2017.