Jess holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Psychology. She lives in Northwest Arkansas with her fiancé, Cade, and their 2 dogs; a Giant Schnoodle named Steve and a Mini Bernedoodle named Bear. She competes in IGP and American Schutzhund with Stevie. She also holds her technician level ham radio license and enjoys calling CQ from State Parks with her fiancé.

Her love of fitness began at a young age and propelled her into basketball, lacrosse, and track and field which she did throughout high school. After high school, Jess still enjoyed time in the gym and joined F45 as a way to stay in shape. However, after gaining weight during the COVID shutdowns and being frustrated with the lack of results from excessive cardio and HIIT workouts, she decided to try something new. Jess was inspired to compete in her first NPC Bikini competition after watching her sister-in-law compete in Figure at the national level. Jess is now a nationally qualified NPC bikini competitor and amateur powerlifter.

Jess Matheson

Community engagement manager