Jonathan is the first coach of the Pep Band at Davenport University and helped to launch it in 2014. Previously he helped to launch a pep band at Cornerstone University. He has his Bachelors Of Music Education from Cornerstone University, a Master of Music Education from Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, IL, and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Cornerstone University. He has also been teaching in public middle and high schools for over 20 years. He is a sought-after clinician and judge throughout the state. His wife Cathy and he have 4 children.