In the United States Navy, he sailed on the USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship, supporting our combat operations around the world. He fought alongside Marines to accomplish dangerous and difficult missions. After completing his service, Upton graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a degree in social work. He has helped vulnerable Floridians as a social worker. He advocated for those in need and for the last several years he has worked as the district aide to Rep. Michele Rayner. In this capacity, he's helped bring resources back to our community, ensured those who have been impacted by natural disasters get the help they need, and is standing up to the DeSantis administrations' attacks on people of color, women and the LGBTQ+ community.