He performed trick shots for many television stations using the ball number for the station I.D and has intrigued audiences of all age groups.

Jay was an intricate part in developing billiard programs for the Grand Forks Youth Committee that included 6 weeks of instruction for three levels of youth, league and tournament play and bringing name talent to "show off" in front of the youth. For his work in this area, he received a commendation from the city. Jay also started the Independent Pool League of Greater Grand Forks to make players eligible for the international BCA tournament. The league has been in operation now for about 24 years.

He has had an interesting and varied career. Jay played with rock bands for 10 years, been Food & Beverage Director at major hotels, sold real estate, owned his own restaurant/pool room, owned a graphic design company, was General Manager for four 24 hour restaurants, directed and ran casino pool tournaments, was General Manager for corporate retail stores and washes dishes with the best of them.

Jay is employed by Shooters Billiard Club as an Assistant General Manager, Teaching Professional and houseman. He has served in the capacity of MNACS/MNBCA state treasurer, is a American CueSport National referee, serves on the board of directors for both the National ACS and MN ACS and is a Goodwill Ambassador for Viking Cue.