Jasinski was born in Flint, Michigan and was a 1980 graduate of Powers Catholic High School.
From 1986 to 2001 he served various capacities at Northwest including Associate Provost, Chair, Department of Mass Communication.
In 1994–95 he went on a Sabbatical to serve as Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Education Specialist.
From 2001 onward he operated a consulting service focusing particularly on Malcolm Baldrige coaching.
From 2007 until 2009 he was executive vice president, chief academic and operating officer at Northwood University.