Jon may be considered by some to be a "late bloomer" when it comes to entrepreneurialism. In fact, he didn't start his first business until he was 9 years old. As a child of the Cold War era, he recognized opportunities emerging in the defense industry and launched an elaborate operation producing hand-made slingshots, which turned out to be illegal at his elementary school. Jon was unceremoniously shut down by the man and his days as a small arms dealer were over.

Jon reinvented himself through his teenage years in the Leisure and Recreation sector, making the logical jump to swimming pool service and maintenance. From there, it was on to humanities, where for 23 years he owned and operated the nation's pioneering medical licensing and credentialing company which commercially served some of the largest healthcare companies in the world and helped underserved communities gain access to adequate healthcare.

For six years Jon owned an events company both in New Zealand and the United States during which time he was the Head Rugby Coach at the University of Utah. Over the past 25 years, Jon has served as a Board of Directors member, a Corporate Advisor, and President of civic organizations and sports commissions. Jon considers Sync7 his magnum opus and hopes to do his part to make the world a more connected, thoughtful place.