Birth
Born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; first-person confirmed.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, United StatesFamily profile
- Born
- 20 October 1970
- Birthplace
- Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Biography
Jason Durant Walker was born on 20 October 1970 at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, according to his first-person confirmation. With his father Doug, brother Adam, and another partner, he co-founded Hydra in 2003. After the Walker group’s separation from Hydra, the family and business partners formed W4 in May 2009. Jason served as chief executive.
Digital Media Solutions acquired W4 on 18 July 2018. Coverage cited in the project reported that Jason continued to lead the unit as president. His film work included ownership of Division Films, which he confirms, and executive-producer credits on The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby project and Last Days in the Desert. Division’s slate also included Spring Breakers.
Family
Half siblings
Eric MehrDates not recordedSiblings · parentage incomplete
Lynn Doades BryantDates not recordedTimeline
Company Founding
Co-founded Hydra, a performance-based advertising network, with father Doug, brother Adam, and another partner.
Company Founding
Co-founded W4 after the Hydra business dispute; served as chief executive officer.
Company Acquisition
Digital Media Solutions acquired W4; Jason continued to run the W4 business unit as president.
Civil Settlement
Resolved the FTC civil matter by stipulated order; official source preserves the distinction between allegations and settlement terms.
Work & roles
- Owner · Division Films
- Co-founder / operating executive · Hydra Network2003 – 2009
- Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer · W4 Performance Ad MarketMay 2009 – 18 July 2018
- President, W4 business unit after DMS acquisition · W4 Performance Ad Market18 July 2018
Family records
Jason Durant Walker → Madison Cameron Walker · Family contribution
Douglas Wicks Walker → Jason Durant Walker · Family contribution
Sandra Kay Hequet Walker → Jason Durant Walker · Family contribution