Jason, a 1991 graduate of Hartshorne High School, earned his degree in business administration with a focus on marketing from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Educational Leadership in 2005. Jason began his teaching career while coaching at Newkirk Public Schools in 1998, returning to Hartshorne in 2002. From 2002 to 2012, he was the head basketball coach and assistant softball coach before becoming the middle school principal and athletic director.
In 2017, Jason advanced to the superintendent position and currently serves on the Oklahoma Schools Insurance Group and the OSSAA boards. In his free time, he loves spending quality moments with his wife, Kristi, whom he married in 1993, as well as his family, representing his community across the state, and spoiling his grandson, Tate.