Jonny joined staff with the CCO in a partnership with Church of the Ascension in August of 2006. He loves college students and understands what formative years they are for many people. He has a heart for welcoming students, providing community, and sharing how following Christ changes the whole way we do things.
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When not at work (and sometime when there as well) Jonny enjoys being outdoors, throwing a frisbee or football, and enjoying anything having to do with sports. Jonny grew up just north of Pittsburgh in Wexford, PA. He was one of five children.
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In 2003, He received a B.A. in Family Studies (now titled Human Development and Families Sciences) from Messiah College. In 2010, He earned an M.A in Higher Education from Geneva College. His favorite undergraduate class was a month-long backpacking trip on the island of Kauai. While working on his undergraduate degree, Jonny volunteered with YoungLife working with high school students at Boiling Springs High School.
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After graduating college, he worked for a commercial roofing company as a mechanic and runner so that he could continue his volunteer work with the students through YoungLife. He met a sweet girl named Emily and they married in the summer of 2005. She recently ceased working after five great years at Exkursion Outfitters (a local outdoor gear retail shop in Monroeville, PA) to be a stay at home mom.
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