Jonathan graduated from USMA in 2009 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. After serving in the 82nd Airborne Division as a Combat Engineer for several years he was selected to join the Special Forces. As a Green Beret, he has worked with several partner nations throughout Africa. Jonathan completed his MS in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University in 2019 focusing on Dynamics and Manufacturing and is currently an Instructor in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Department at USMA. Jonathan enjoys exploring national parks with his wife and children and traveling to francophone countries.