A resident of Iberville parish, Mr Grace was a multi-sport athlete and inductee of both Southern Lab and Northwestern State University Hall of Fame. Mr Grace has worked for the State Department of Education and is currently the Outreach Specialist for the Upward Bound Program at Baton Rouge Community College. The Upward Bound Program is a college preparatory academic enrichment program for high school students, ages 13-19, who share interest and aptitude for obtaining a college degree. Mr Grace has been deeply engaged in matters concerning his own community through his leadership of Citizens for a Better St. Gabriel.