Reed grew up in Minneapolis, MN and attended Trinity at River Ridge High School.
He has four sisters: Renee, Rachel, Rosemary, and Rebecca.
He went to St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN where he studied Finance and Economics.
As a fashion model, Reed has starred in many campaigns including Ferragamo and Express. He has also walked in numerous fashion shows such as Versace, Michael Kors, and Diesel.