The Bachelor season 30 lead Sam Hartman has a supportive family by his side.
Sam — a quarterback for the Washington Commanders — was born in July 1999 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to parents Lisa and Mark Hartman. The couple also share an older son named Joe.
In 2015, the family experienced tragedy when Sam and Joe’s adopted brother, Demitri Allison, died by suicide at age 21. Sam has been open about his grief over the years and often pays tribute to Demitri via social media.
Keep scrolling to learn more about Sam’s family ahead of his Bachelor debut:
Lisa Hartman
Sam’s mother is a retired nurse in North Carolina. She is also a vocal advocate for mental health.
Lisa has stood by her youngest son’s side throughout his career highs and lows, including multiple injuries.
“She’s been the one who’s there when I was in the hospital when I was 17, when I’m in the hospital again when I’m 23,” Sam told ESPN in 2023. “Those are tough moments where you’re seeing your mom sleep on either a chair sitting upright, or sleeping on a small couch. I’m important to her, and I felt that the whole time.”
Lisa also opened up to the outlet about her love for her sons, saying, “My boys, they’re my life. I would do anything for ‘em.”
Mark Hartman
Sam’s father also works in the medical field. After spending nearly three decades as an orthopedic surgeon in Charlotte, Mark and his family relocated to Charleston, South Carolina, to work for the Southeastern Spine Institute, where he focuses on minimally invasive forms of surgery.
Mark is also a high school football coach in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
In 2021, Sam opened up to The Athletic about how his father helped shape his determination.
“My dad is a surgeon. So you’ve got to be perfect,” he told the outlet. “He works on spines, so you’ve got to be more perfect.”
Mark has also voiced support for his son’s football career.
“He’s been very blessed to be in the right place at the right time with really good people,” he said in 2018. “I will say that every time he’s been in that position, he’s fought hard and set himself up for success. That’s the proudest thing [about him] I’ve been.”
Joe Hartman
Sam’s older brother was born in 1994. Following in his parents’ footsteps, Joe attended medical school at the University of Florida and pursued a career in medicine. He is currently enrolled in a medical residency at Vanderbilt University.
Demitri Allison
Demitri joined the Hartman family when he was 15 years old and went on to play football at Elon University. He grew very close to Sam, who was deeply affected by Demitri’s death. Sam honored his late brother by wearing “D.A.” on a wristband and sporting No. 10, which was Demitri’s jersey number.
“Four years ago today, my family and the world lost an incredible human named Demitri Allison,” Sam wrote via Instagram in 2019. “His smile could fill the darkest room with light. He never complained. His unwavering ability to persistently strive for change rubbed off on my family and changed our lives forever. Continue watching over me big bro; I miss you every day. I hope I am making you proud.”
