Born in Exeter, New Hampshire to Julian Sicard, an industrialist, and Mary Sicard, née Gilbert, a homemaker and former hostess for TWA airlines. Has two older brothers and an older sister. Graduated from Seabreeze Senior High School in Daytona Beach. Became an Eagle Scout, a prestigious achievement also awarded Steven Spielberg, David Lynch, and Michael Moore, as well as 39 U.S. astronauts. Graduated from the University of Florida.