Hunter was born in Red Deer and grew up in Lethbridge. After a brief stint as a roofer, Hunter decided to return to school and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Lethbridge. During his undergraduate degree, Hunter worked as a Community Disability Services Worker for Peak Support Services and a Scheduler at St. Michael’s Health Centre. After completing his undergraduate degree, Hunter moved to Kamloops, BC, to obtain his Juris Doctor, where he also volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada. Hunter returned to Lethbridge to continue his career as a lawyer. Hunter is keen on giving back to his community and joined SASHA’s Board of Directors to contribute to the much needed services that SASHA provides to the Lethbridge community.