Fitzgerald Putnam lives in Philadelphia with his wife Lauren, their daughters Amelia and Beatrix, Scout the dog, and several outdoor fish who look too similar to effectively name. Fitzgerald is the founder of Mt. Airy Tech, a small firm providing IT services, consulting, and technology coaching and training. He is also a landlord and property manager, and a regular teacher at the Mt. Airy Learning Tree. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Chestnut Hill Academy.

updated March 2018