Jacob is our Shop Technician who joined JOA in 2026. Jacob brings over a year of experience in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and physical geography. At JOA, he supports logistics management for survey equipment, performing maintenance on equipment, and troubleshooting reports. Jacob earned his Bachelor of Science in Geography, Environment and Society from Northern Arizona University in 2025. Prior to joining JOA, Jacob worked as a Lab Technician and Plant Ecology Field Technician with the Mack Lab and Walker Lab. He enjoys working both in the shop and in the field. He’s passionate about the outdoors and exploring new skills. Jacob spends his free time running, mountain biking, photography. Fun fact about Jacob: He recently began practicing Korean traditional archery (Gakgung).
