July 1996 was the start of Jason’s nearly 23 years of honorable service as a U.S. Marine. He began his career as an enlisted Reconnaissance Marine, where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. Jason then participated in an enlisted-to-commission program, making the transition to the officer ranks, where he served as an infantry/reconnaissance officer. In April 2019, Jason retired as a Major.
During his enlisted career, Jason attended multiple military courses, including Amphibious Reconnaissance, Combatant Diver, Basic Airborne, Dive Supervisor, and Infantry training. As an officer, he attended Expeditionary Warfare School, Military Freefall, Static Line Jumpmaster, Freefall Jumpmaster, Infantry Mortar Leader, and the Tactical MAGTF Integration Course. Jason also served as the Executive Officer for the Reconnaissance Training Company, where he was responsible for seven programs of instruction.
Jason conducted five deployments, including three in support of combat operations. During his first deployment to Afghanistan, he was a battlespace commander responsible for 48 square kilometers, 70 Marines, and more than $5 million worth of equipment. On his second deployment to Afghanistan, he served as the Company Commander of a Reconnaissance Company, conducting operations throughout the Southern Helmand Province in support of Division operations.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- That courage is action taken in the presence of fear, not the absence of it.
- How skateboarding mirrors life through falling, adjusting, and persisting until desired outcomes are achieved.
- Why balancing physical, mental, and spiritual wellness creates a sustainable foundation for long-term personal success.
- That failure is not final, but feedback that drives improvement, resilience, and forward momentum in life.
- How military discipline and high-risk training translate into leadership, focus, and decision-making under pressure.
- Why sharing your personal story can inspire others to overcome fear and pursue meaningful transformation.
- That individual actions ripple outward, shaping communities and influencing the people around you every day.
- How entrepreneurship in skateboarding blends creativity, resilience, and wellness to build impactful recreational brands.
- Why embracing repeated failure in skateboarding builds courage, adaptability, and lasting confidence in real-world challenges.
They served their country, and now they’re building something just as powerful.
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Operation CEO is a groundbreaking TV series that honors the next chapter of America's heroes.
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From startups to seven-figure brands, these stories prove that the warrior spirit doesn’t fade after service…
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