A native of New York, Jonathan is a graduate of the Syracuse University School of Architecture. He is licensed to practice architecture in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and in the State of Rhode Island; he is also NCARB certified, allowing him expedited reciprocity into other jurisdictions when needed. He practices with LLB Architects, located at the Design Exchange in Pawtucket, R.I., where he is a Principal, and the firm's Director of Design Implementation.

He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects, particularly AIA Rhode Island (AIAri) serving as Director of Communications, and as the RI Rep. on the AIA Strategic Council. Through NCARB, he is a State Architect Licensing Advisor for Rhode Island. He is also a Richard Upjohn Fellow of the AIA, and a Morse Stone Fellow of AIAri.