Jon was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and soon moved to the West side of the state to grow up in Grand Rapids with his 6 siblings.Always into theatre, he started at an early age performing in school plays elementary to high school. He continued to pursue this passion at Hope College not far from where he grew up and worked summers at professional theaters.After graduating with degrees in Spanish and Psychology, he turned down a Fulbright Scholarship to Spain to attend graduate school at The University of Houston Professional Actor Training Program. He has been acting on the stage and screen ever since.Jon now divides his time between New York City and Los Angeles.