Born in Idaho in 1973, Jared has worked as an Army Ranger, scout sniper, web developer, I.T. professional, technical diver, and dive assistant instructor. He is a United States Army veteran, serving from 1991–1998.
Originally certified in 1994, Jared became a professional diver in 2000, working as a SCUBA assistant instructor in Key Largo, Florida. Additionally, he is a certified technical rebreather and advanced wreck diver, guiding on the Key Largo shipwrecks with Horizon Divers.
