Born in Honolulu, Jon grew up in New Orleans. He and Annette, his wife of 40 years and also a native New Orleanian, have called central Florida home since 2006. A graduate of Loyola University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Jon has served churches in Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida. He and Annette have two daughters – Jaimee, married to Travis and Lindsey, married to Bryan – and five precious grandchildren. Jon and Annette love to travel and enjoy camping, but most of all enjoy spending time with children and grandchildren.