Neill Herndon is a native of Houston, Texas. He holds an Associates of Arts in Music Degree from the Community College of the Air Force and a Bachelors Degree in History from Hawaii Pacific University. A professional pianist, he served for 24 years in the United States Air Force Bands and Music program. He has served the Lord in various music ministry positions in Beaumont and San Antonio, Texas, Japan, Hawaii and Germany.

He is married to Vicki and they have an adult son and two grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and historical research.