Jacob has been passionate about service and leadership his entire life.  As an undergraduate at Wabash College Jacob took on numerous leadership roles on campus, culminating with his selection by the Anti-Defamation League as one of 15 students to participate in their Campus Leaders Mission Trip to Israel.  Jacob also served on a mission trip to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with a group of Wabash Students, Faculty, and members of the community.  Jacob is a member of the Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club, having previously served as a Member of the Board of Directors and having served as President of the Club during the 2022 to 2023 year.  Jacob also serves on the Board of Directors for the Montgomery County Free Clinic and the Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau.  Jacob was selected and participated as a 'star' in the Montgomery County Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for the YSB in 2023.