Lost his hearing at age 5 to unknown causes. Has worn several different models of hearing aids and now currently wears a cochlear implant.
Youngest of 2 siblings, his older brother Joey (27) and older sister Lauren (27).
At first pursued and trained aggressively as an outfielder in baseball from age 15-18. Also played basketball all his life, but never for a school team.
Is a frequent customer to Starbucks and orders a Venti Iced coffee every morning.
Mother is a professional insurance broker.
Born in Syracuse, where he lived for 5 years before moving to Mooresville, North Carolina, where he lasted for 6 years before moving back to New York to be close with his brother.
Father is an accomplished carpenter with over 30 years of experience. 3 of those houses built, Jake and his family lived in. He is also a veteran; served in the Army as a mechanic.