Jesse grew up in East Central Alberta and attended U of A, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Taking a job with a line company out of University, Jesse landed in the Peace River Region of Alberta followed by a move to Calgary where he spent approximately ten years in various management and merchandising positions. In 2003 he left the private sector to join a family accounting practice and had started his own within a short period of time. Jesse received his accounting designation in 2008 and has since worked closely with several inland terminals, having joined CMI Terminal Ltd. at the beginning of 2018. Jesse attained his master’s degree in 2020 and is currently studying postgraduate law. Jesse currently resides in Canmore, Alberta with his wife Stacey. They enjoy travelling and music.