Kasey is a Senior English student with an emphasis in writing at South Dakota State University. In addition to his studies, he is a writer, a musician, a teacher, and a visual designer for the Brandon Valley High School and Lennox High School marching bands in South Dakota. He is a former member of the World Champion Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, and taught previously with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps from Casper, Wyoming.

His first self-published chapbook of poetry, entitled "Unpacking" is due for release in December of 2015.