Jake White was born and raised in Tempe, Ariz. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in music education, emphasizing in choral and band education. Before coming to Atascadero, Jake served as the Youth & Young Adult Ministries Coordinator at Dayspring United Methodist Church and spent the summers on staff with Sierra Service Project, most recently as Site Director in Tsaile, Ariz. He has also worked as a disk jockey for weddings and school dances and as a customer advocate in the mobility industry. In his free time, Jake likes to explore creation, make music, and hang with his dog Winston.