Jay Hawthorne

Jay Hawthorne has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Jay started their career in 1997 as a Senior Staff at Campus Crusade for Christ before pursuing a Master's degree at Biola University from 2003 to 2007. Following this, they founded their own company, J. Hawthorne Design, where they served as the President for six years, specializing in Photography, Websites, Graphic Design, Writing, and Marketing. In 2008, they worked as an Upper School Teacher at Heritage Christian School before joining Pressure Connections Corp. in 2009. At Pressure Connections Corp., they held multiple roles including Webmaster from 2009 to 2011 and later became the Vice President of Marketing and IT from 2010 to 2015. Finally, they assumed the position of CEO at Pressure Connections Corp. in February 2015, a role they continue to hold.

Jay Hawthorne earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English Literature from Eastern Michigan University between 1991 and 1996. In 2003, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at Biola University, completing it in 2008. Continuing their education, Jay completed their Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree in Strategic Foresight at Regent University from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer from the John Maxwell Team in 2015.