Jesse was born in San Francisco, California, but he grew up in Maryland with his childhood summers spent sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. After college, Jesse worked for twelve years as a manager for the largest landscape company in the US. Here he gained valuable knowledge in teamwork, leadership, and organisation that would later help him thrive in the maritime industry.

Jesse‘s career in the marine industry began with him working on dive boats in Hawaii, before attaining his 3000gt Master License and Engineering QMED in 2010.

Jesse joined Hill Robinson in December 2022.