Dr. Riley is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University where he obtained an undergraduate degree in Biology. He received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004 and completed his Ophthalmology Residency at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in June 2008.

He and his wife Renee have been married since 1999 and have one son. Dr. Riley's interests include athletics, outdoor activities and Nebraska Cornhusker football.