Jason began his professional life as an Air Force intelligence officer, serving for six years in a variety of analytical and leadership roles in locations around the world. After separating from the military and finishing business school, he transitioned to a career in commercial real estate finance in 2006 as a relationship manager at Wells Fargo. In 2012 he took a position at MUFG Union Bank as a senior RM, handling large CRE relationships in the Seattle and Portland markets, before joining The Commerce Bank in 2020 and assuming the role of Commercial Real Estate Manager.

Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington.