Jon Dickson

About

Professional skateboarder who is known for his variety of sponsorships including Deathwish, Volume 4, OJ Wheels, and Happy Hour Shades. He is also known for his appearance in the Vice series, King of the Road where he competed with the Deathwish team. 

Before Fame

He had his first part in a skateboarding video with a feature in the 2007 Birdhouse film The Beginning. After Justin "Figgy" Figueroa moved from Birdhouse to Deathwish, he followed shortly after. After they released their first video, The Deathwish Video, he became pro for the company. 

Trivia

He goes by the nickname Freeway and is known as the quiet member of the Deathwish team. He is also known for his switch kickflips. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in the small town of Antioch, Illinois with a population of around only 14,000. 

Associated With

On tour with Emerica in Europe, he would room with Kevin Long. He can also be seen skating with fellow Deathwish rider Jamie Foy.