Jared is a graduate assistant in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology. In May 2010, he received a BS in Engineering Technology from Morehead State University. He is currently pursuing a MS in Engineering Technology. Jared currently serves as the chair for the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and also serves as the student advisor for the department robotics team. He is also a member of ATMAE, the Kentucky Academy of Science, and the Gamma Mu chapter of Epsilon Pi Tau.