Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Krunti “Kae” Hester began his journey as a Division I basketball player at Marquette University before transferring to Lamar University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems. After college, he moved to Philadelphia to pursue a music career, securing a production gig with a major label artist. While in Philadelphia, his faith in Christ was reignited, prompting a significant shift in his career outlook.

Kae served as a Technical Director for a large church in Pennsylvania before becoming a Broadcast Engineer and producer for the nationally syndicated Christian radio and TV program, Financial Issues. During this period, he returned to school and earned his Master's in Business Administration from Eastern University. Currently residing in Tampa, Florida, Kae and his wife of 16 years, Jeanne, have three children. Kae holds a full-time position in ministry as Creative Director for Financial Issues Stewardship Ministries. In addition to his full-time job, he runs a small three-car Turo rental fleet and films luxury weddings on the weekends.