He obtained his bachelors degree from the University of Missouri in 1982, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law in 1985. He practiced business law in Kansas City prior to relocating his practice to Iowa. He is the senior partner with The Jones Law Firm in Cedar Falls, and his practice focuses on real estate, business and corporate law with an emphasis in long term care and community providers. He lives in Cedar Falls with his wife Tami and his 4 children.