Jonathan is a proud member of the Penticton Indian Band (PIB) of the Okanagan nation. He served in leadership for 17 years, of which he spent eight years as the Chief of PIB. Under the success of Jonathan's leadership, the PIB community won numerous business and economic development awards including: the CCAB Award, the CANDO Award, BC Aboriginal Achievement Award and a two consecutive Tommie Awards for Sustainable Development.

Today Jonathan is proud to work for Sodexo as the Director of Indigenous Relations Canada. He very passionate to forge partnerships with indigenous communities that lead to mutual prosperity and growth. Jonathan believes in the reconciliation movement and knows it going to take time and commitment from everyone. He is very impressed with Sodexo for taking the initiative in moving forward with the reconciliation process. Jonathan also enjoys volunteering his time to teach young people the traditions of the Okanagan culture, governance and recreational activities on the land like cross country skiing and hiking & mountain biking.