Certifications
- CPR/AED
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
- USA Weightlifting Level 2
Bio
Jason spent much of his teenage years as a musician, but in his 20s, he discovered exercise and quickly fell in love with it. He began with traditional gym workouts, eventually exploring yoga and running, and even completed the Chicago Marathon in 2018. In 2019, he was searching for a new way to challenge himself and found Hardware—he hasn’t looked back since!
Giving back to the community and working with youth have always been important to Jason. During his time at Loyola University Chicago, he was a student mentor for two years, teaching high school students about journalism and reporting. He’s also volunteered with several Chicago-area charities, working with younger children in after-school programs.
Jason lives in Lakeview with his fiancé, Stephanie, and their cat, Lila. Outside of the gym, you can find him playing guitar, riding his bike, cheering for the Bears, or rocking out to Foo Fighters.