Jason is an Arkansas native. He has over twenty-five years experience in construction, building inspections, and/or academic facilities. Before joining the Safe Schools Unit, Jason worked for ADE DPSAFT as a Facilities Project Manager where he reviewed and inspected construction projects for over forty-five school districts. Prior to ADE, he was employed with the City of Cabot as a licensed electrical, plumbing, and HVAC building inspector. Jason has completed Civilian Response Active Shooter and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design training. He earned a BS summa cum laude in Leadership & Ministry, an MDiv in Bible & Theology, and is currently writing his dissertation for a PhD in Theological Studies. Jason is a member of Alpha Chi, collegiate honor society.