Raised in Blacksburg, SC, Jacob was saved by the grace of God at 6 years old at his home church, Eastside Baptist Church in Blacksburg. It was here that Jacob accepted the call into the ministry and was licensed and ordained as a minister of the Gospel.

Jacob began his journey in Gospel music in 2019 with The Rock Quartet. After departing the group in 2022, he took about a year off of the road before joining Molded Clay.  Over the years Jacob has had many opportunities to preach revivals and special services, and he previously served on staff at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Blacksburg as the associate pastor and youth director.

Jacob is married to his high school sweetheart, Becca, and they have two children together, Brooklynn and Noah. He is employed with the South Carolina State Fire Marshal’s Office as a Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal. He and his family are members of Blacksburg Tabernacle.