He attended Briar Cliff College and worked in his family business for several years before moving to Boulder City, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas, where he lives today.

In December, 2005, he joined with several other congressmen to form the Second Amendments, a bipartisan rock and country band set to play for United States troops stationed overseas over the holiday season.

However, Herrera's campaign foundered due to ethical problems, most notably when he was paid $50,000 by the Las Vegas Housing Authority for "public relations work.

Porter Group's staff has experience in public policy, the legislative and regulatory process, and politics, with access to an extensive network of bipartisan relationships in Washington, D.C. and nationwide.

Jon's base of clients includes both domestic and international businesses in areas of technology, transportation, education, travel and tourism, public lands, aviation, insurance, healthcare, energy, defense, and gaming, among others.

Jon has spoken on topics ranging from leadership, governance, urban planning, transportation, Internet gaming, health care, disability policy, and energy.