Jauslin was born on 20 April 1962 in Winterthur, Switzerland. He grew up in Gebensdorf near Baden, where he attended the local schools. He completed an apprenticeship as an electrician. Until 1988, he completed several higher diplomas of education in electrical engineering and business administration, most notably at the Swiss Technical College Winterthur (STF).[4]
Career
In 1989, Jauslin and two partners founded Jost Wohlen AG, a firm specializing in electrical systems, telematics, and automation. Until today he is the controlling shareholder and managing director of the company.[5] Since 2011, he is also the chairman of Jost Aarau AG, which acts as a subsidiary. Between 1993 and 2011 he served as an expert of the final exams for the electrician apprentices (VAEI).[6] His companies currently employ about 35 people and therefore is a typical Swiss SME.
Jauslin currently serves as vice president of the founding committee of the Development Foundation Technopark Aarau[7] and executive director of the Athleticum Niedermatten Wohlen Association.[8]
Since 1987, Jauslin is married to Yvonne (née Zimmermann), they have three children; Livia (b. 1990), Severin (b. 1993) and Marius (b. 1996). He resides in Wohlen.[16]
He campaigns for more transparency in Swiss politics and therefore has made his taxable income public information, available on his website.[17][18]