Jacob is an MBA graduate who grew up in Texas. His level of experience encompasses many different areas, most of which are in the energy industry, the legislature and legal world and venture capital. Access to these three industries provide him with special insight into many aspects that shape our economy and give him a better understanding of our community.

After high school Jacob went to work for an industrial company in the oil & gas business. Subsequently, he
became the operations manager over several Houston-area petroleum refineries. On average he directed 10-20
employees a day and generated revenues of over 2 million dollars a year, while attending night school at a local
community college. Eventually he saved enough money to depart from the position and attended school full-time at the University of Houston. While there, he double majored in Political Science & Economics, served as the secretary for the University of Houston College Democrats, held the treasure position for the UH Mock Trial team, and was admitted to the Phi-Sigma-Alpha Honors Society. He also interned for City-of-Houston Controller Ronald Green, and City-of-Houston Mayor Pro-Tem, Ed Gonzalez. Upon completing his bachelor degree, he worked as the deputy campaign manager for the democratic nominee for Texas Attorney General, where he staffed the candidate at community events, and coordinated with various community leaders and campaign partners to manage the statewide operation.

Prior to graduate school, he worked with an Oil & Gas data management company, and was tasked with helping new clients integrate software into their corporate structure. He successfully implemented data management plans from the trial phase to complete assimilation for companies such as EnerVest, COG Resources and Marathon in Oklahoma.

He has a natural insight in technology & computer science and frequently functioned as an IT specialist at
previous companies. He is proficient in all things Microsoft, and can communicate technical processes in
understandable language. His involvements in the workplace taught him that relationships are far more important than skills or ability, and as a former manager, he knows that relating to the staff and understanding their personalities can make the work environment much more enjoyable.