Jarrett Skorup

Midland, MI

Jarrett Skorup is the senior director of marketing and communications and the director of the Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. In this role, he is in charge of marketing efforts, media strategy, and overseeing policy campaigns and objectives. He has worked in a variety of roles at the center since 2009.

He is a graduate of Grove City College with degrees in history and political science, and also studied economics and religion. While there, he was captain of the college’s club Ultimate Frisbee and wrestling teams.

Jarrett’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Fox News, National Public Radio, MLive, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News, and many newspapers across the country.

A native of Sandwich, Illinois, he is an avid Chicago sports fan. He also officiates high school wrestling and enjoys fishing and woodworking. In his free time, Jarrett volunteers with his church, serves on committees with the local Chamber of Commerce, and works in the schools through Junior Achievement.

He lives in Midland, MI with his wife, Karen, and children Grayson, Reagan, Theodora and Reece.