Jarrod earned a Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the University of Michigan in 1994, double majoring in economics and political science, and went on to receive both a Juris Doctorate and a Master’s in Business Administration from Boston University in 1997. He practiced law for fifteen years, focusing on business, tax, real estate, estate planning, and asset protection. Currently, Jarrod works as an IT buyer, where he oversees bidding, negotiation, and management of large-scale software system contracts.

He is married with three children—a grown daughter and two young sons—and has a passion for reading, fitness, and spending time outdoors with his family. A dedicated endurance athlete, he completed his first full-distance triathlon in the summer of 2023.

Jarrod made the decision to stop drinking and using drugs in 2014, following a 23-year struggle. Since then, he has shared his experience with others, volunteering through various local programs and supporting individuals navigating similar challenges. He remains active in several local organizations, including service work on Friday nights at the House of Commons, where he once received care. Jarrod attributes the support he received—including from FAN—as instrumental in helping him rebuild every area of his life, and he continues to offer encouragement and perspective to others whenever he can.