Jarrell Jackson

Jarrell Jackson is an experienced professional with a diverse background in event management, project management, and marketing. Currently serving as the Director of the National Craft Championships at Associated Builders and Contractors since March 2021, Jarrell previously held the position of Events Director at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness from 2018 to 2020. Jarrell also contributed to the Village of South Holland for a decade in various roles, including Special Events and Marketing Manager and Program Manager. Between 2011 and 2016, Jarrell worked as a Project Manager for Jackson Construction Corp, overseeing multi and single-family rehab and construction projects, where responsibilities included preparing contracts and managing project documentation. Additionally, Jarrell gained early management experience as an Assistant Manager at Krispy Kreme from 2002 to 2008. Jarrell holds a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University and an MBA in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University.