Jason grew up in Anaheim, California, and graduated in 2000 from Mater Dei High School in nearby Santa Ana. His call to serve came during his second year at Orange Coast College, following the September 11, 2001, attacks. A motorcycle enthusiast, he rode his Harley every chance he got. He was known for his integrity and quiet strength, carrying himself with a calm confidence that commanded respect in any room.

He enlisted in the Navy in 2003 and began his career aboard the USS Ronald Reagan as an Interior Communications Electrician. After a two-year tour, he entered the demanding Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training pipeline, graduating in 2007. He went on to serve nine of his thirteen years in the Navy with EOD Mobile Unit THREE, completing five deployments—three of them in combat zones—and supporting SEAL teams and Special Operations Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2015, he joined EODMU THREE’s Detachment Southwest, where he led more than 80 missions and oversaw the safe disposal of over 7,500 unexploded ordnance items. A respected leader, he earned his Master EOD qualification and deployed again in 2016 with SEAL Team FIVE as the Senior EOD Supervisor. On October 20, 2016, while guiding vehicles to safety during an intense enemy attack, he was killed when his vehicle struck an explosive device. His leadership and selfless actions that day saved the lives of his teammates.

His legacy lives on through his wife, Chariss; his son, Christopher; his extended family, friends, and comrades. In honor of his sacrifice and leadership, a SEAL training facility in Coronado now bears his name—an enduring tribute to a warrior whose quiet strength, dedication, and heroism will never be forgotten.