High School: Earned four letters in cross country and track... Served as a two-time team captain in cross country and track... Poster career personal bests during his senior year in the 5K (16:40), mile (4:40), 800 meters (2:00) and 400 meters (00:50)... A two-time All-Western Conference First Team selection in cross country... Helped lead the Gryphons to consecutive cross country district and regional championships in 2005 and 2006... A member of the squad that finished seventh at the state meet... Named to the All-Western Conference First Team in track for the 800 meters and the 4 x 800 meter relay... The 800 meters champion in 2007 and a member of the 4 x 800 meter relay championship team in 2006 and 2007... Received the Florida Medallion Scholarship... Vice president of the student government and the Key Club... A member of the National Honor Society, Students Against Drunk Driving and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Son of Chuck and Annette Jansen... Has two older siblings, Chaz and Deana... Majoring in electrical engineering... Assisted with the Big Brother, Big Sister program... Has volunteered with the Kiwanis Barbeque, Relay for Life, beach clean-up and elementary school carnivals.