Jay is originally from Springfield where he graduated from Kickapoo High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Baker University in Kansas and his Master’s in Business from Missouri State. Jay is married with two children and two dogs. He started his insurance agency in 2005 and loves working with his clients. In 2017 he opened his second location on the North end of Ozark. In 2019 he took over the Ava agency when Jamie Loge retired. Jay desires to provide great services for his customers, be a resource for the community, provide a great place to work for his team, and grow his client base.

AFLIC, 2006 - 2008, 2012, 2014-2017; Life Honors, 2008, All American, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014 - 2017; Life Diamond 2016