Jason Simon is making big waves by helping those wanting to begin a career in industry learn the skills necessary to hit the ground running.  After serving his country as a United States Marine, he transitioned to a role in education and fell in love with training others.  He had the opportunity to lead AMTEC and develop cutting edge training solutions. Workforce attrition is a major issue in industry and Jason is helping the rubber meet the road by truly bridging the education/industry gap. 

He is an avid outdoorsman and fitness plays a big role in his life.  He began competing in ultra marathons - imagine 50 miles without stopping!  On his last run he burned approximately 21,000 calories and walks us through some of the planning it took to pull that off.  He shares about the farm he has where they grow the majority of the food for his family of six children and how faith plays a huge part in his life.

Jason Simon is a family man with a heart for serving others. After hearing his story you'll quickly realize why he is one of our heroes!

Guest: Jason Simon - Director at AMTEC
Host: Chris Grainger
Executive Producer: Adam Sheets

Resources:

• Joe Rogan Podcast
• Dave Ramsey Podcast
• Catholic in a Small Town Podcast
• The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday 
• EECO's Inspire Blog: Closing the Industrial Skills Gap
• FAME - Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education
• AMTEC Website
• Jason's contact information: [email protected]. Phone (270) 686-4616

Wonderful quotes from Jason:

• "If I can raise my children in a way that they go out and make the world a better place, then I feel like I've left my mark."
• "I personally believe that the biggest difference I can make in this world is within my four walls."