A native of Ohio, Jonathan served in the U.S. Army. He served as a broadcast journalist with the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. During his military service, Jonathan's Foreign Service included tours in Europe, Central America, Africa and Haiti. He also served throughout the United States, including a stint in Alaska. After leaving the military, Jonathan worked for television stations in New Orleans, Cleveland and Mobile, Ala. He joined KCTV5 as a reporter in April 2010 and has served as anchor.