Jeremy Plaineagle was born on April 23, 1979 in Pincher Creek. He is a proud member of the Piikani Nation. After graduating high school Jeremy voluntarily joined the United States Marine Corps and was trained as a motor transport operator. He served the Corps with great pride from 1998 to 2006. Jeremy is married to Jody Plaineagle and they have one child Hillary. He resides in Lethbridge and is employed by ATCO.