Jason W. Morton

Jason W. Morton, M.Ed., currently serves as the Major Gifts Director for Corporate & Foundation Relations at Lamar University, a position held since May 2023, focusing on securing substantial corporate and foundation contributions to enhance higher education. Prior to this role, Jason was the Corporate Director of Development for the American Heart Association from November 2021 to April 2023, leading fundraising efforts for significant campaigns in Tarrant County. Experience also includes serving as Executive Director of National Marketing at Moody Insurance Group, Inc. and Director of Development and Communications at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus, where Jason contributed to major fundraising initiatives. Additionally, Jason co-founded Inspiring the Creative Within, LLC, leveraging expertise in client cultivation and national marketing. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Educational Leadership and Administration from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the same institution.