Jason is a dedicated leader, inspirational speaker, and career officer in the United States Air Force with a passion for service, problem-solving, and developing others. Raised in Germantown, Wisconsin, he grew up in a hardworking family where he learned perseverance, responsibility, and empathy through both his upbringing and early experience working in his father's excavating business.
A standout athlete, Jason earned a football scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy, where he majored in Civil Engineering while competing at the highest level of Division I football. As a three-year starter, team captain, and All-Mountain West selection, he gained firsthand experience in balancing the rigorous demands of athletics and academics. His years on the field refined his understanding of leadership, teamwork, and accountability—skills that became central to his career in service.
Commissioned in 2013, Jason began his Air Force career as a Civil Engineer where he quickly learned the importance of followership, communication, and positive contribution as a young officer. He later attended the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School, embarking on a six-year tenure as a commander of EOD flights. Under his leadership, his units achieved distinction as the best in the Air Force in back-to-back commands—an accomplishment reflecting his deep commitment to developing people, solving complex problems, and building mission-ready teams.
Commissioning in 2013, Jason began his military career as a Civil Engineer in Aviano, Italy. Given the opportunity to lead right from the start as a young officer, he learned just how crucial the principles of followership, communication, and positive contribution can be. He later attended Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School, embarking on a six-year tenure as an EOD Flight Commander. Under his leadership, his flights were recognized as the best in the Air Force in back-to-back command assignments. Throughout his service, he has remained committed to the Air Force’s core mission of solving problems, helping people, and leading Airmen with integrity, service, and excellence.
Beyond his military career and speaking engagements, Jason is a devoted husband to his wife, Kasey. His life's work reflects a consistent theme: to serve others, to lead with a character worth imitation, and to inspire growth wherever he is called.
Whether addressing a corporate team, a sports organization, or a military unit, Jason delivers compelling, actionable insights that empower individuals at all levels to elevate their performance and contribute to their organization’s success.
Keynote Speeches
Leadership is the most complex endeavor on the planet. It’s just as much a science as it is an art form. I’m a firm believer there is no 8-step guide to success or guaranteed outcome in leadership as the environment is ever changing and evolving. However, there are valuable habits, necessary structures, measurable outcomes, and critical communication tactics and techniques that can be implemented to shape a winning culture.
Custom Speaking Engagements
Offer me the opportunity to meet you where you are on your leadership journey. We’ll discuss your current state, where you want to be, build a plan of action with measurable milestones, and execute. Most leadership companies offer cookie cutter plans for free – we’ll talk through a custom plan for free and once we establish some traction and momentum in the right direction – we’ll discuss the cost.
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lessons learned, leadership values, and inspiration for the month ahead
Jason is a dedicated leader, inspirational speaker, and career officer in the United States Air Force with a passion for service, problem-solving, and developing others. Raised in Germantown, Wisconsin, he grew up in a hardworking family where he learned perseverance, responsibility, and empathy through both his upbringing and early experience working in his father’s excavating business.
A standout athlete, Jason earned a football scholarship to the United States Air Force Academy, where he majored in Civil Engineering while competing at the highest level of Division I football. As a three-year starter, team captain, and All-Mountain West selection, he gained firsthand experience in balancing the rigorous demands of athletics and academics. His years on the field refined his understanding of leadership, teamwork, and accountability—skills that became central to his career in service.
Commissioned in 2013, Jason began his Air Force career as a Civil Engineer where he quickly learned the importance of followership, communication, and positive contribution as a young officer. He later attended the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School, embarking on a six-year tenure as a commander of EOD flights. Under his leadership, his units achieved distinction as the best in the Air Force in back-to-back commands—an accomplishment reflecting his deep commitment to developing people, solving complex problems, and building mission-ready teams.
Throughout his service, Jason has remained anchored in the Air Force core values: integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all he does. These values carry into his second calling as an inspirational speaker and leadership coach. Drawing on his experiences as both an athlete and an officer, Jason crafted the GROWTH model, which challenges individuals and organizations to adopt a growth mindset, take ownership of their leadership journey, and commit to daily disciplines that enhance team and cultural performance. His message reinforces the belief that leadership is one of the most complex and consequential endeavors, demanding courage, character, and commitment.
Beyond his military career and speaking engagements, Jason is a devoted husband to his wife, Kasey. His life’s work reflects a consistent theme: to serve others, to lead with a character worth imitation, and to inspire growth wherever he is called.
