Andi at Nitro put together a little interview with Jon Kooley and sent me a bunch of rad photos from Mark Welsh. Check below the cut for a quick profile and some awesome photos!

Name: Jon Kooley
Nationality: USA
Stance: Goofy
Birthday: 2/21/80
Place of Birth: Portland, OR
Home Mountain: Brighton
Board: Jon Kooley 152 – Best board out there!
Binding: Raiden Blackhawk
Boots: Celsius
Sponsors: Nitro, L1, Celsius, Ashbury, Level, Comune, Milosport
What was your first board? Burton Twin
Where did you go snowboarding the first time? Birch Hill in Fairbanks Alaska.
Your favorit country? Germany, I actually spent some years there when I was a kid.
Your best trip so far? Every time I go back to AK to film.

You have to cook for somebody. What would you cook? Steak… Its the only thing I can cook. I just love meat!
What would you like to change on yourself if you could? I wouldn’t mind being able to grow a real beard.
If somebody would pay you a trip, where would you go and with whom? I would go to Japan with my girlfriend Ashley. Japan is amazing and i would love for her to see it.
Snowmobile? Yes, but I don’t use it much.
Who are your favorite riders to hang out with? Will, Jordan, Seth, Zack
What do you do besides snowboarding? Draw, Paint, Skate, Ride my motorcycle, Hang out with Ashley.
The meanest thing you ever did? I’m not sure, maybe pick a fight with someone who didn’t deserve it.
How would the house of your dreams look like? A big garage, that’s all I need!
What do you beleive in? Destiny or Coincindence? Destiny

Men are? Dirty
Woman are? Beautiful
The worst pain you ever had? Splitting my knee open this winter.
What makes you laugh? Ashley
As a kid you were? A little shit I’m sure.
Is there any invention you are waiting for? Hover board
How old do you feel? 20
What do you think do people who don`t know you think about you? I’m not sure… I don’t think I want to know.
What do you think about yourself? I’m happy
Single or not? Not