Born and raised in Texas, Jon also lived in Alabama, North Carolina, and Illinois before moving to California in 2006. He has degrees in landscape architecture and theology, but higher education administration is his life's work. Jon comes to the Arizona State University's California Center after 17 years at the Ithaca College Los Angeles Program. When he's not consuming the latest shows on tv and streaming services with his husband, Jon enjoys exploring hiking trails around LA and taking in local arts and cultural events. He and his husband also enjoy travel, especially cruises with their extended family.