About Jonathan...
Service
Soon after graduating from the University of Virginia School of Law, Jonathan joined the U.S. Department of State, coordinating high level meetings for world leaders. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) where he worked to secure our nation's borders and assisted local communities during times of disaster. Jonathan was instrumental in developing and implementing the hi
ghly successful Operation Jump Start plan, which deployed thousands of National Guard troops to our nation's border with Mexico to assist in cracking down on illegal immigration. Based on his achievements at DHS, Jonathan was promoted to the White House under President George W. Bush to serve as a Director on the Homeland Security Council team responsible for the nation's border security policy in the post 9/11 environment.. His work at the White House included efforts to expand the use of E-Verify, 287(g) authority, and other voluntary illegal immigration control measures. Jonathan also launched a White House-led international working group of civic leaders and businesses dedicated to removing barriers to legal trade and travel across borders. When his service at the White House and the Department of Homeland Security ended, Jonathan sought out further opportunities to continue serving his country. This led him to join the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Staff Judge Advocate General (JAG). Jonathan is now a Captain assigned to the 628 ABW at Joint Base Charleston. Although he serves as a military prosecutor, much of his Air Force service is dedicated to assisting retirees, veterans, military members and their families with legal assistance, including helping them confront the difficult realities of the Obama economy. Educator
Jonathan is an adjunct professor at the Citadel and the Charleston School of Law. He teaches Homeland Security and Domestic Terrorism courses to both Citadel cadets and graduate students, helping them prepare for careers in law enforcement and military service. At the Charleston School of Law he has taught courses in Immigration Law and Military Justice. Jonathan understands the concerns many parents, students and younger South Carolinians have about finding jobs in these uncertain economic times. Entrepreneur
Recently, Jonathan co-founded Solitical, a technology firm devoted to increasing the ability of citizens to participate in elective politics and influence their elected and unelected officials alike. He has worked to make sure the voices of all citizens can be heard by those who serve the voters. Jonathan understands the needs of small business - specifically the tech industry - in the 1st District working to grow in these uncertain regulatory and economic times.
