Jason Markusen
Owner and CEO
West Fargo, North Dakota
About Jason Markusen
Jason Markusen is a leadership coach and entrepreneur based in West Fargo, North Dakota. He is the founder and CEO of Energized 4 Life, an online personal development business he launched in 2025 focused on leadership coaching, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
Markusen spent 25 years in education, working as a teacher, athletic coach, and school principal. He served as principal of K-5 and 7-12 schools, overseeing facilities with 500 to 750 students and staff of 70 or more. His education career gave him deep experience in organizational leadership, team development, and building institutional culture.
Before launching Energized 4 Life, Markusen was an Area Manager at Amazon and ran Top Gun Leadership, a coaching practice for managers and administrators. He was also a contributing team member on Quiver, an app developed for educational and general use, and previously founded You Matter Marketing.
Markusen earned his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of North Dakota in 1998, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He later earned both a Master of Education and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University in 2001, achieving a 4.0 GPA. He grew up in Park River, North Dakota.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Top Gun Leadership
North Dakota Public Schools
Education
Media
Press
Awards & Recognition
- Summa Cum Laude Graduation, University of North Dakota, 1998
- 4.0 GPA, Graduate Program, North Dakota State University, 2001
- District, State, and National Recognition, Education and Coaching Career
Charities & Volunteering
- Giving Hearts Day, Donor and community supporter, Fargo, North Dakota, Annual (February)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jason Markusen do?
Jason Markusen is the Owner and CEO of Energized 4 Life, an online personal development business he founded in 2025 focused on leadership coaching, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial mentorship. He is also a leadership coach and entrepreneur with a background of 25 years in education as a teacher, athletic coach, and school principal.
What is Jason Markusen known for?
Markusen is known for his work in leadership coaching and building leadership habits and positive culture, as reflected in press coverage on topics like leadership with purpose and discipline and stronger everyday leadership in communities. He also built experience in organizational leadership and team development through his 25-year education career, including serving as a K-5 and 7-12 school principal.
Where is Jason Markusen based?
Jason Markusen is based in West Fargo, North Dakota.
Where did Jason Markusen study?
Markusen earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of North Dakota in 1998, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He later earned a Master of Education and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from North Dakota State University in 2001 with a 4.0 GPA.
Who does Jason Markusen work for?
Jason Markusen works for Energized 4 Life, where he serves as Owner and CEO.
Last updated April 20, 2026