Jack was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on October 18, 1967. He graduated from Hopkinsville High School in 1986 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance magna cum laude from Transylvania University in 1990. In 1993, Jack received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University School of Law and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar the same year. He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Jack is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Christian County Bar Association, where he has served as past president, and the Kentucky Bar Association, where he is involved with the Ethics Committee. He also represents the Kentucky Bar Association’s Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Trust Fund.
Focusing his practice on education law, municipal law, estate planning, and civil litigation, Jack frequently represents school districts and educators. He is an engaged community member, serving at St. John United Methodist Church and on the Board of Directors for Sanctuary, Inc. Jack is married to Jacwyn Lackey, and they have two children, Sarah and Joe.