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Jonathan serves as Vice President of Field Operations at NPower. He manages and supports programs, operations, and fundraising for new and emerging markets across the United States; including offices in Dayton (OH), Baltimore (MD), St Louis (MO), Detroit (MI), and Raleigh (NC). Prior to serving as Vice President, Jonathan served three years as Executive Director for NPower Texas where he helped launch offices in Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, and Fort Worth. Under his leadership, over 750 veterans and their spouses as well as young adults from underserved communities graduated from NPower Texas and launched digital careers in technology. Jonathan is a former Army Military Intelligence Officer and a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served eight years on active duty and one year in the Virginia National Guard.
Jonathan has many passions in life, but his biggest passion is motivating and inspiring people. His greatest professional accomplishment was helping to promote several individuals into roles with greater responsibility. As such, he authored his first book titled, Caterpillars Don’t Fly, which encourages people to unlock their inner potential and live life to the fullest.
Jonathan has a master’s degree in Business and Organizational Management from Webster University, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and English from Norwich University, and a Master Certificate in Applied Project Management and Six Sigma-Black Belt from Villanova University.
Jonathan was born and raised in New York City. He is married with three wonderful children, living in Fort Worth, Texas.