Jack has been married to his wife, Laurel , for 35 years and is father of two; Michael 24 yrs old and Alexandrea (Alex) 22 years old. One is a graduate of Texas A&M, with one currently at Sam Houston.

Jack is the sole owner of Applied Energy Technology Corp., since 1978, with facilities in Brenham, Texas and Tempe, Arizona. AETC designs and manufactures pyrotechnic and explosive components that operate life-safety devices on military and commercial aircraft.

Jack and Laurel have lived here since 1994 after discovering Brenham in 1988 and are member's of Champions Fellowship in Brenham. Jack has a strong faith and openly states that he is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ; and strives to live that out in his daily life.  He is also currently serving as a member of the Brenham Christian Academy School Board.

Priorities: GOD, Family, friends, employees, business and hobbies

Hobbies: cutting horses, cattle, bird and water fowl hunting