Born and raised in Belleville, Illinois in 1988, he now resides in Millstadt, Illinois. Since 2013, Jared has worked full-time as a UPS driver. Passionate about this nonprofit organization, it has given him a strong sense of purpose beyond his job. Discovering his love for hockey and the vibrant community around it in his early 20s had a profound and positive impact on his life. Feeling that this sport and its community have given him so much, he is driven by the joy of giving back to it.