Jesse resides in South Orange County, California, with his wife, Jan, their two children, Jack and Perri, and their Bernedoodle puppy, Dottie.
After learning of Perri’s diagnosis—18q- and Trisomy 18p—at just 10 weeks old, Jesse and Jan began a journey of advocacy on behalf of their daughter. In 2021, they founded Pennies for Perri, an annual fundraising event that has raised nearly $215,000 to date. Notably, 100% of the funds raised directly support the Chromosome 18 Research & Registry Society.
Jesse holds a degree from California State University, Long Beach, and currently serves as Business Development Manager for a lighting technology company based in Irvine, California. Despite a busy schedule that includes therapy appointments for Perri and sports activities for Jack, Jesse makes time for the things he loves most. Whether golfing with his dad, playing beach volleyball, or traveling the world with his family, he is continually driven by a desire to make a positive and lasting impact.
