Jarrett Skorup is the vice president for marketing and communications at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. He has held various roles within the communications department, including senior director of marketing and communications and director of the Frank Beckmann Center for Journalism at the Center, and has played a leadership role in marketing efforts, media strategy, and overseeing policy campaigns and objectives. He has worked at the Center since 2009.
Skorup is a graduate of Grove City College with degrees in history and political science. He also studied economics and religion. While there, he was captain of the college’s club Ultimate Frisbee and wrestling teams.
His work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, National Public Radio, MLive, Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and many other newspapers across the country.
A native of Sandwich, Illinois, Skorup is an avid Chicago sports fan. He also officiates high school wrestling and enjoys fishing and woodworking. In his free time, Skorup volunteers with his church, serves on committees with the local Chamber of Commerce, and coaches his kids in every sport you can think of.
He lives in Midland, MI with his wife and four children.
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