Jared Harp grew up in Arkansas, but fortunately, yet tragically did not develop a southern accent. He packed up and left the Ozarks, frog hunting, the hillbilly roller coaster, and mule jumping to move to the Springs for a better life of giving people gas (for Colorado Springs Utilities). When Jared isn't working, he and his two dogs, CJ and Charlie, enjoy running, hiking, and chasing squirrels.