Expertise:
Operations management; Budgets
Hobbies/Sports:
Woodworking; Golfing; Doing finishing work for Habitat for Humanity International
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Religion, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (1976)
Affiliations Awards:
Institute of Real Estate Management
Charity:
Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity International
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and inability to settle for second best. He is driven to excel and has a work ethic that insists he do the best he can do, no matter how much time it takes.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after working as an engineer for the General Electric Company for 23 years. His wife is the executive assistant to the owner of OakCrest Properties, LLC, so, when he was ready for a change of profession, he accepted the owner's excellent offer.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all of the day-to-day operations; Establishing and following budgets for all the residential and commercial rental properties, a total of $43 million; Implementing changes that save up to $1 million per year on maintenance and establish the reputation of well-maintained, quality units
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Jarrett will be doubling the company's net worth and continuing to cut maintenance costs. He wants OakCrest Properties, LLC, to be one of the top two rental divisions in the area.