Jared first moved to Alaska in 2002 when his father was stationed at JBER with the Air Force. After graduating with honors from Angelo State University with a degree in Political Science and Communications, he returned to Alaska immediately—committed to building a life and career in the state that shaped him.
His extensive public sector experience includes serving as Deputy Director of Human Resources for the Municipality of Anchorage. Previously, as Deputy Director of Labor Relations for the State of Alaska, he negotiated statewide unions contracts and spearheaded a major modernization of the state’s payroll systems.
Since 2024, Jared has worked as the Public Relations Director for the Chugiak-Eagle River Senior Center, where he is focused on delivering meaningful results for residents and the local community.
Jared is actively involved throughout the local community, serving on the Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board as an alternate for his community council, volunteering with the Eagle River Sleeping Lady Lions Club, serving as President of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks Board of Directors, is active with the District-23 Republican Party, volunteers to do cleanup work on local trails, and serves regularly at a downtown shelter. Above all, he is proud to raise his young son in Eagle River and is committed to ensuring Chugiak-Eagle River remains a vibrant, family-friendly place to live and thrive.