Personal
Jason grew up in Muscatine, IA and graduated high school in 1999. From 2000-2002, Jason served as a missionary for his church in Johannesburg, South Africa. After returning home, he attended BYU Idaho and met Elise whom he married in 2003. While attending college, Jason sold security alarms door to door for a dealer of ADT in large cities such as San Antonio, Minneapolis, Saint Louis, and Omaha. Jason graduated in 2006 with a Degree in Business Management specializing in Human Resources and Marketing. After graduation, he moved to West Des Moines and since 2011 has lived in Waukee with his wife, Elise, and their five children Charlene (goes by Charly), Carter, Caelyn, Carissa, and Coen.
Jason did an internship with Northwestern Mutual in 2005 and started full time in November of 2006. His hobbies include running, golfing, fishing, biking, serving in his church, and being with his family. He has competed in 11 marathons throughout the Midwest and has completed a handful of triathlons. Jason grew up fishing with his father/brothers and still does an annual fishing trip that also includes his sons. Jason can also be found playing his piano, dancing, and singing in his church choir.
