Early Life
Jason Atkinson was born on November 6, 1970, in Sacramento, California. He grew up in the Medford, Oregon area, where, as an adolescent, he worked at his father's radio station, KDOV. His father, Perry Atkinson, ran for Congress three times and once served as chairman of the Oregon Republican Party. Growing up, Jason competed in skiing and in mountain bike racing. In 1992, he earned a Bachelor's degree in political science and history from Southern Oregon State College. Atkinson then attended Willamette University where he earned a MBA from the school's Atkinson Graduate School of Management in 1997. Atkinson is the founder of several entrepreneurial ventures, including Allmand Tree Creative. He also hosts a local radio talk show in Medford.
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