About Jon

Jon lives in Richmond with his wife, Linnsey, and their two children. He has over 30 years of successful experience in both the public and private sectors. A summary of his background is below:   

• Experience — Public Sector
  • Member, West Virginia Legislature, 7 Terms
  • Deputy Secretary & General Counsel, WV Department of Commerce
  • Executive Director, WV Racing Commission
  • Executive Director, WV Real Estate Division
  • Director of Government Relations, Arizona Medical Association
  • Government Affairs Manager, Appalachian Power Company
• Experience — Private Sector
  • Practicing attorney and mediator
  • Small business owner
  • Private Banking Vice-President  
• Education
  • B. A., Government & International Studies, University of Notre Dame
  • J. D., Loyola University of Chicago Law School