Jarrod joined Clatsop Community College as its President in 2024.

Jarrod brings over 20 years of leadership experience across university, community college, K–12, and virtual education settings. He previously held multiple senior leadership roles at Mt. Hood Community College, including executive dean and associate vice president. He also served in the capacity of acting chief academic officer for all career and technical education, apprenticeship, workforce development, and high school services and programs.

Jarrod holds a Master of Science from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and a bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. He and his wife Mary are proud parents of two active daughters. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, sports, and learning about local history.