TJ Jones was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in and around Dallas/Ft. Worth, graduating from Midlothian High in Midlothian, Texas. An admitted, 'adventure junkie', he joined the Navy at 18, serving for 11 years. While in the Navy he tried his hand at stand-up comedy, took up skydiving, and worked in radio with AFRTS in McMurdo, Antarctica. ...