As a second-generation Tnemec coating consultant, Jake knows Tnemec quite well, interning with Southeastern Resources, Inc. for two years before joining SER full time in 2017. The NACE certified level 1 coating inspector has received extensive hands-on training in the latest protective coatings technology and strives to determine the best application for his clients in all of Tnemec's core markets. Jake graduated from South Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA and has a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Southern Mississippi. Jake was a member of the baseball team while at Southern Miss and later played four professional seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization.