Jesse grew up around livestock, serving as a ranch hand throughout his youth. He knew he wanted to continue to work in the industry as a professional nutritionist. Jesse is a 2018 graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. During his time at Michigan State, Jesse served as a caretaker in the dairy barn. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Business program at California State University, Fresno and resides in Fresno, CA.