Who is Jason David Newton?

Jason David Newton is a Mechanical Technician at Group 14 Technologies in Moses Lake, Washington. He is a WSU Business Management graduate, USCG Merchant Mariner Credentialed, devoted Christian father, and active member of Grace Harvest Church.

What is Jason David Newton known for?

Jason David Newton is known as a mechanical technician, operations leader, Christian father, youth football coach, and community member in Moses Lake, Washington with over 10 years of industrial maintenance experience.

Did Jason David Newton work on ships?

Yes. Jason David Newton worked as a Second Assistant Engineer and Oiler aboard the C/P Starbound for Aleutian Spray Fisheries from 2018 to 2021 in the Bering Sea. He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential.

Moses Lake, WA

Mechanical Technician · Group 14 Technologies

Jason David Newton

⚙️ Operations Leader ✝️ Man of Faith 👨‍👦 Devoted Father 🏔️ PNW Adventurer

Welcome. I'm Jason David Newton from Moses Lake, Washington. I work as a Mechanical Technician at Group 14 Technologies, keeping operations running at peak performance. Outside the plant, life is all about family, faith at Grace Harvest Church, and the endless outdoors of the Pacific Northwest.

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10+ Years in Maintenance & Operations

WSU Business Management Graduate

USCG Merchant Mariner Credentialed

9 Journal Posts & 28 Pieces Published

9 Press Mentions

Grace Harvest Church · Moses Lake

Faith, Family & Personal Growth in Moses Lake

Rooted in Grace Harvest Church

Faith and family are what keep me going. Being a dad has taught me more about responsibility than anything else, and my faith in Jesus Christ helps me stay centered through it all. Here in Moses Lake, I'm part of Grace Harvest Church, where I find community and purpose.

Personal growth is big for me too – whether through reading, mentoring, or just reflecting. It's all about leading with compassion and making the most of each day. Check out my community involvement for more on this.

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Professional Background of Jason David Newton

Group 14 Technologies · Simplot FG · USCG Credentialed

I graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Operations, and hold a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential. See details on my education page. My experience spans operating refrigeration systems, diesel-electric power, and industrial lines.

At Simplot FG, I led teams of 30–50, focusing on operations, safety, and efficiency. Now at Group 14, I handle maintenance and planning. It's rewarding work that fits my life here in Moses Lake.

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Life Outside of Work in Moses Lake

Golf, Snowboarding, Youth Coaching & PNW Adventures

When I'm not at work, I love spending time with my son, lifting weights, golfing, snowboarding, listening to music, watching movies, and coaching youth football. Dive into my hobbies and adventures or see my coaching in the community.

The Pacific Northwest offers endless ways to recharge, and Moses Lake is the perfect base for it all – lakes, trails, and that small-town feel.

Jason David Newton coaching youth football at Frontier Middle School Moses Lake 2017

In the News

Featured in Business News & Info, Digital Journal, Patch Moses Lake, Chronicle Journal, Gerald Grain Center, and Muck Rack. Nine press mentions and a published interview since launching in March 2026 — covering faith, fatherhood, and blue collar life in Moses Lake, Washington.

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Business News & Info

March 26, 2026

Jason David Newton Launches New Digital Media Platform

A full 1,000+ word Business Spotlight by Editor in Chief Daniel Hartley covering the launch of jasondavidnewton.com, the intersection of faith, fatherhood, and blue collar life in Moses Lake, Washington.

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Every Park in Moses Lake WA – Jason David Newton

March 31, 2026 10 min read Moses Lake Local Guide

Every Park in Moses Lake, WA – Rated and Ranked: A Local Dad's Honest Guide

I scored all 48 parks in Moses Lake across 8 categories so you don't have to guess which ones are actually worth the trip with your kids. Blue Heron came out on top. Some of the results might surprise you.

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Writing Across Platforms

Articles, reflections, and photography published across Medium, LinkedIn, VSCO, and X.

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Faith and Staying Grounded in Moses Lake

How Jesus keeps me steady as a Christian dad and mechanical technician in Moses Lake.

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Refrigeration Basics for Beginners

A straight-talk breakdown from a guy who has run these systems in the Bering Sea and in Moses Lake.

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A Day Off With Ryker

What a day with a two-year-old in Moses Lake actually looks like. No filter.

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Lessons from Working at Sea

Years as an engineer in the Bering Sea. Here's what it taught me about work and life. Mar 19, 2026.

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About Me

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