Jacob is very active in sport. He has been fencing for over twenty years and advocates for cycling as a viable mode of active transportation. He has volunteered with the Bridge City Bicycle Co-op and sat on the board of the Saskatchewan Fencing Association. When not campaigning, he is an assistant coach with the Prairie Fencing Club in Saskatoon.

With true Saskatchewan spirit, Jacob believes in local community organizing and is a strong supporter of local co-operatives. In addition to being an active member of the Saskatoon Co-op, Steep Hill Co-op, and Affinity Credit Union, he is an advocate for unions and was a shop steward with UFCW Local 1400. Jacob believes in grassroots organizing and believes that communities can work together to find solutions to problems. Jacob will fight to help his communities come together to tackle housing, healthcare, and the climate crisis.