Jon grew up in the eastern most province in Canada, and remains there today with his fiancé, daughter, cat Darth Mittens, and dog Freya. As the head of a social enterprise under a global non-profit, he has a passion for making a difference. Through this outlet, Jon has been able to have a real-world impact on those struggling to overcome the barriers of mental health issues. An advocate for mental health awareness, Jon hopes to inspire others with the writing of his first book, a memoir that chronicles his own story of adversity, self-awareness, and accomplishment. Jon is the founder of Brave the Storm Clothing Co., a clothing brand created to spread mental health awareness. 20% of profits are donated to mental health charities. He also co-hosts a podcast called Dancing With Our Defects, a show that tackles the same topic. When he is not at his day job, he can be found pandering to his love of craft beer, being unproductive in front of a gaming console, or creating music with his bandmates.