Jamestaun graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. The majority of his time at OSU was spent as a Resident Assistant where he was awarded Staff Member of the Year from University Housing for his committed work with students and education.

Jamestaun was also accepted into the Civil Engineering Co-Operative Program (CECOP) which included two extended internships within public and private sectors of the civil engineering industry. After completing the program, Jamestaun became a roadway designer. With three years of experience, Jamestaun is involved in multiple large scale roadway projects designing concepts, corridors, storm conveyance systems, treatment facilities, lighting systems, traffic signal systems, and PS&E Documents. He also contributes to ASCE as the Oregon Younger Member Forum Secretary and Oregon Section Communications Chair.