Austin Aynes from HGTV’sGood Bonesis a bit of an enigma.

Austin even has other jobs with Two Chicks and a Hammer that we don’t always see on TV.

According toIMDb, starKaren Laineis an Indiana native, as is her daughterMina Starsiak Hawk(viaHouse Beautiful).

Austin Aynes from Good Bones, close-up

And when the pair sought out a construction coordinator, they opted for local boy Austin Aynes.

According toThe Cinemaholic, Aynes was born in the small suburb of Speedway.

He hasn’t announced any plans to leave the area either.

Austin Aynes in a selfie

And when you’re involved in a famous local TV show, why would you?

Look no further thanGypsy Sistersfor proof of that.

Austin Ayens, however, is not part of that family.

Austin Aynes with friends

But he still used some family connections to get on the show.

Austin skipped a psychology test and “came out to participate,” and the rest is history.

He graduated with a bachelor of science in biology, and hoped to attend physical therapy school.

Austin Aynes and the cast of Good Bones

In addition to Butler University, Austin was also accepted to the University of Indianapolis.

Austin Aynes majored in something fairly practical at Butler University: biology.

The succulent fun subsequently continued when Austin bought three new succulents to live on his desk.

Austin Aynes Good Bones

“Don’t judge me on the state of some of my children,” he said.

“I’m a single dad and it’s been damn hard.”

During college, Austin worked with former Cardinal Ritter High School football teammate Thad Starsiak doing demolition work.

The Good Bones cast outside in the sun

His first aspiration was to study physical therapy, but failing calculus put a serious crimp on those plans.

And with a degree and some TV name recognition, Austin’s future looks bright.

At least, it is if you’re Austin Aynes.

Austin Aynes in a gym selfie

A quick search onZoominfoconfirms the new position, dropping the old Construction Coordinator job title completely.

And what, exactly, is a Phikeia Educator?

And absolutely in no way hazed anyone, ever.

Austin Aynes from Good Bones doing demo work

Demolition and television fame can age you, apparently.

So with all of these combined we can deduce that Austin was probably born in 1992.

He remained on the offensive line throughout high school, and earnedall-state honorable mentionas senior in 2010.

The Good Bones cast posing for a photo

And probably more recognizable than a lot of guys who made it a lot further.

To that end, rather than baseball, Austin opted for track and field.

Last May, he bragged about winning two games and hitting a couple of turnaround hook shots.

Austin Aynes' Demolution T Shirt

The men of Good Bones

Austin Aynes from Good Bones with cast members

Austin Aynes Good Bones

Three men from the cast of Good Bones

Austin Aynes drinking beer with friends