He emigrated to Sanibel from Ireland in 1986 after spending three months on the Island each summer since 1976. He has been married for 19 years to his wife Barbara and one son, Ronan. Jason also serves as President of the Sanibel School Fund and is a Director of MedVets Charitable Foundation. In his spare time he likes to boat, camp and coaches sports at the Sanibel Rec Center throughout the year.