Jay serves as the Annual Giving Coordinator for the SIH Foundation, where he helps connect donors and community partners with opportunities to support healthcare throughout Southern Illinois. His career has included leadership and project management roles in nonprofit ministry, manufacturing, and transportation. 

He earned his BA in Political Science from Southern Illinois University (’04), and his MBA from Eastern University (‘26).  He’s grateful for the chance to give back to the place that has played such an important role in his growth.

Jay lives in Marion, Illinois, with his wife, Rachel, and their three children.