Mr. David Jackson, son of Fairmont founders Kenneth and Helen Holt, grew up with Fairmont and first joined as a staff member in 1959 as a Junior Camp Counselor. After high school, he left Fairmont to study at Brigham Young University and to successfully begin his business career in the aircraft industry. The pull of family and Fairmont ultimately drew Mr. Jackson back to Orange County, and he re-joined Fairmont in 1979 as Business Manager. Since that time, he has filled several key roles, culminating with his current position as Chairman of the Board. A man of tremendous vision, Mr. Jackson saw the opportunity to offer a Fairmont education to more students by opening and acquiring new campuses. Today Fairmont serves preschool – 12th grades, with five campuses across Orange County, including two college preparatory high schools, Fairmont Preparatory Academy, which was founded by Mr. Jackson in 1993, and Fairmont San Juan Capistrano, the first South Orange County campus. Over the years, Mr. Jackson has received numerous accommodations for his steadfast commitment to excellence in education, most recently, being named one of the Top 5 Education Leaders in Orange County.