Who Is Jason David Newton?

A mechanic, a leader, a dad, and a man of faith. Here's the full picture.

Jason Newton working aboard a vessel

Professional Background

Over a decade in industrial and maritime engineering. At Group 14 Technologies in Moses Lake, I manage maintenance and planning to keep operations safe and running right.

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Maritime vessel – Jason Newton USCG Merchant Mariner

Maritime Engineering

Commercial fishing vessels, Bering Sea, refrigeration plants, diesel-electric systems. It taught me to solve problems with what's in front of you. Skills I still use every single day.

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Jason David Newton and Frontier Middle School football coaching staff – Moses Lake, Washington 2017

Leadership & Community

Led teams of 30–50 at Simplot FG. In Moses Lake, I carry that into community life through volunteering, coaching youth football, and Grace Harvest Church.

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Jason Newton and his son at Christmas

Faith, Family & Life

Being a dad is the best part of my day. Faith in Jesus keeps me grounded. Outside that: lifting weights, golf, snowboarding, music, movies, and the PNW outdoors.

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The Road That Got Me Here

Born in Moses Lake. Built in Moses Lake. Every milestone shaped who I am today.

1992
1992
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Born in Moses Lake

Arrived at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, Washington. Started a lifelong love affair with Grant County whether I knew it or not.

2007
2007
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First Car at 15

1993 Toyota pickup. Rebuilt the engine and lifted it as a senior project. That truck taught me more about mechanical work than any class ever did. Classic Moses Lake rite of passage.

2010
2010
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High School Graduate

Graduated from high school in Moses Lake. Cap, gown, and the whole thing. Next stop: Big Bend Community College to get the foundation right.

2011
2011
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First Industrial Job – D&L Foundry

Started as a Maintenance Technician at D&L Foundry in Moses Lake. This is where the real education began. Grease, noise, and learning fast.

2013
2013
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Graduated Big Bend Community College

Earned my Associate of Arts & Sciences at Big Bend in Moses Lake, then transferred to Washington State University. Go Cougs.

2016
2016
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Graduated Washington State University

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Operations from WSU Pullman. Packed up, headed home, and put that degree to work immediately.

2018
2018
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Headed to Sea – Bering Sea Maritime Life

Signed on with Aleutian Spray Fisheries. Commercial fishing vessel, Bering Sea. Three years that changed how I think about work, resilience, and what matters.

2021
2021
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Came Home to Moses Lake

After three years at sea, came back to Moses Lake. Back where the wide open sky, the lake, and the community that shaped me were waiting.

2017
2017–2018
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Coached Youth Football

Coached the 7th grade team at Frontier Middle School in Moses Lake. Watching kids learn discipline and teamwork was one of the most rewarding things I've done.

2024
January 2024
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Gave My Life to Christ

January 2024. The most important milestone on this list. Came to faith in Jesus Christ, baptized at Moses Lake Christian Church, and was invited to Grace Harvest Church by a coworker from Group 14 in September 2024. Became a full member in 2026. Everything since has been built on that foundation.

2023
2023
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Became a Dad

My son arrived in 2023 and completely rewired my priorities in the best possible way. Best thing that's ever happened to me, no question.

2024
August 2024
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Joined Group 14 Technologies

Started as Mechanical Technician at Group 14 Technologies in Moses Lake. Cutting-edge advanced materials, right here in Grant County. Where I'm at today.

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." — Colossians 3:23
The verse that guides how I show up every day

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