AJ studied Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and began his career in commercial banking at CIBC (formerly PrivateBank) in Chicago. In 2018, he started a memoir writing and technology business called Biograph with his brother. They have published over 50 books and have helped thousands of individuals record their stories. AJ joined JDI in December 2023 to help manage and source real estate investments. AJ has been on the Young Professional Board for the Illinois Holocaust Museum since 2018 and served as co-chair for 3 years.