In addition to serving the community as an Attorney, Jonathan served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and for four years as a Public School Teacher. Jonathan continues giving public service through extensive pro bono and modest means representation for Clients in need. 

Jonathan is also an avid musician and church organist. He has performed in several community musicals, including a leading roll as Jack in a 2008 performance of Into the Woods. He performed as a Soloist and Tenor Section Leader of the Minnesota Mormon Chorale and as a Soloist and Guest Conductor with the Florence Community Chorus. Jonathan has directed several children's and youth choirs, including professionally as a High School and Middle School Choir Teacher.

Jonathan once played the historic Mormon Tabernacle Organ and has played the organ and piano for numerous weddings, baptisms, and funerals. Jonathan currently plays the organ for weekly church services in his local congregation.