4th district pennsylvania house of representative republican candidate 2022
Background
Jake was born and raised in Waterford, PA. He graduated from Fort LeBoeuf High School in 1983 and enlisted in the US Navy Seals. After being honorably discharged, he worked on PA gas wells and his farm until the attack on 9/11. He went to work as a security specialist for the Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency working in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Middle Eastern Areas of Operations. Jake started his own company, Banta Security LLC, and began working as a maritime security officer in Middle Eastern waters as well as Central America.
Music is a Passion
Jake is a national recording artist, and has recorded and toured with Double Trouble. He shared the stage with several artists including
Bo Diddley as his back up band. For over 30 years he's been entertaining audiences with his band Jake's Blues
Family Life
Jake is a proud husband, father of 3 and grandpa to two grandkids. When he does have free time he spends his days farming and hunting.