Novak was born in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and grew up in Clear Lake City outside Houston, Texas.
Novak was selected as a guard in the 1990 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers,[1] but was cut and signed by the World Football League.
[3] During a pre-season game, Novak injured his leg which had recently suffered a severe hematoma during a practice.
Along with Will Furrer and Tony Boselli, Novak is one of the partners of IF marketing & advertising, an agency founded in 2002 and based in Georgetown, Texas with an office in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Brownstone is part of The Summit at Rivery Park, a 36-acre mixed-use development located in Georgetown, Texas.