Jake is a St. Louis native with a B.S. in Finance from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. He began his career with Veterans United as a Loan Specialist, serving Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. That experience gave him a deep understanding of the VA Home Loan Benefit and prepared him for his role today as a Loan Officer—helping borrowers achieve their dreams of homeownership with confidence and care.

Jake is passionate about building trust and educating his borrowers so they feel comfortable and informed throughout the process. He strives to build lasting relationships and cares about Veterans as people—not just numbers. Although Jake hasn’t served himself, he finds great fulfillment in serving those who have. Inspired by his grandfather’s stories of the Navy during World War II, he carries that same sense of duty and gratitude into every loan he helps close.

Outside of work, Jake and his wife, Emily, love adventuring with their blended family of 5 girls and 1 boy (that poor boy!) and enjoy traveling in their camper, biking, kayaking, hiking, and cooking great meals together. Jake also serves at his local church, teaching Sunday school to 4th and 5th graders, where faith and community play an important role in his life.