While in college, he obtained a Master 100-ton license, making him a bonafide Boat Captain. Working the seas paid his bills while attending LBCC directors program. Jon graduated with a double degree in Fine Arts Film and English Literature. He recently completed a two-semester internship at Material Pictures. Jon is currently taking classes at Upright Citizen Brigade school of improv and sketch comedy. He still captains from time to time, but his primary focus is video production.