Jarel Highsmith

Jarel Highsmith is a seasoned professional in product and program management, currently serving as a Product Owner at The Clearing House, where responsibilities include overseeing a backlog of 345 future releases for the Electronic Payments Network and facilitating Agile transformations. Jarel's previous roles at The Clearing House include Program Manager and IT Operations Manager, where strategic oversight and team leadership were key to project success. With a foundational career in the Marine Corps, Jarel managed IT projects and systems for diverse functions, leading teams and optimizing processes. Jarel holds a Master's degree in Technology Management from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Health and Education from Radford University.