Jared was born and raised in Chilliwack, attending schools in Sardis, and later moving to the north side. He is the father of 5 children, with his 2 youngest still living at home in Grades 11 and 12. He is the current President of the Rotary Club of Chilliwack, Co-Chair of Chilliwack Healthier Community, previous Chair of the Board of Education.

Jared has worked as a technical business consultant for over 20 years, woring with multi national companies including Disney Interactive and Doctors Without Borders. Jared is a musician, and is an active mountain biker and freediver.