Jon is known for his dedication to service. He has served the State of Idaho and our country as a member of the Idaho National Guard and Army Reserves from 1987-2014, missing the 2003 season while called to active duty at Ft Carson, and the 2008-2009 wrestling season while serving a tour in Iraq. He is a VFW Lifetime Member. When not serving our country, Jon has been a successful wrestler and wrestling coach serving Idaho athletes in eastern Idaho. Jon has an impressive number of wins as a college athlete, including being on the 1984 Big Sky Championship team, and finishing as a runner-up at 158 pounds. During his 17 year tenure as a head coach, he garnered a record of 195-85. He coached 21 state champions and 78 placers. He has been honored as the 1999 A2 Idaho Coach of the Year, and the 1998 NWCA Idaho Coach of the Year. Little says more about the character of a coach than to have the parents of state champion wrestlers refer to the greater lessons Jon taught his wrestlers, that is the lessons on leadership, integrity, respect for the opponent, and the importance of being a positive example to their peers. Jon also has left a lasting impression on those with whom he taught and coached. Jon continues his dedication to Idaho wrestling as a referee at both the high school and college level.