Jay was born in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, but during his formative years, his journey took him to Minnesota and Washington. In the late '90s, his family relocated to Polson and embraced the Montana way of life ever since.
Drawing from a rich background in church leadership, Jay has faithfully served the local church in various capacities for many years. Presently, he occupies a central role in the daily operations of New Life Church, offering inspirational leadership to the staff and ministries.
Beyond his pastoral obligations, Jay cherishes spending quality time with his best friend and wife, Kari. Together, they have raised five remarkable children and delight in their roles as grandparents. Jay loves spending his free time boating on the lake, reading a good book, hanging out with friends, and watching football.
At the core of Jay and Kari's lives lies their unwavering faith in Jesus, which influences their approach to family, church, community, and career. Jay's sincere desire is to help others realize their full potential in Christ. Together with Kari, they enthusiastically embrace their journey with the church, eager to see where it leads!