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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Derrick Jackson is a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 64. He was first elected to the chamber in 2016.

Education

  • Attending, Public Policy & Administration Doctoral Program, Walden University, present, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • MS, Management, Troy University, 2003-2005, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • BS, Business Management and Marketing, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1998-2000, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • AS, Business Administration and Management, Southern Wesleyan University, 1996-1998

Professional Experience

  • Attending, Public Policy & Administration Doctoral Program, Walden University, present, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • MS, Management, Troy University, 2003-2005, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • BS, Business Management and Marketing, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1998-2000, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • AS, Business Administration and Management, Southern Wesleyan University, 1996-1998
  • Senior Research Consultant, Small Business Rescue, Limited Liability Company, 2014-2016
  • Strategic Global Marketing & Competitive Intelligence Leader, General Electric, 2008-2014
  • Strategic Marketing Consultant, Cre8Tive Solutions, Limited Liability Company, 2007-2008
  • Business Analyst, Lean Sigma Consulting, 2007-2008
  • Operations Leader and Lean Sigma Business Analyst Consultant, Industriaplex, 2007
  • Plant Shift Manager and Safety Leader, Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, 2005-2007
  • Surface Warfare Officer, United States Navy, 1983-2005

Political Experience

  • Attending, Public Policy & Administration Doctoral Program, Walden University, present, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • MS, Management, Troy University, 2003-2005, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • BS, Business Management and Marketing, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1998-2000, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • AS, Business Administration and Management, Southern Wesleyan University, 1996-1998
  • Senior Research Consultant, Small Business Rescue, Limited Liability Company, 2014-2016
  • Strategic Global Marketing & Competitive Intelligence Leader, General Electric, 2008-2014
  • Strategic Marketing Consultant, Cre8Tive Solutions, Limited Liability Company, 2007-2008
  • Business Analyst, Lean Sigma Consulting, 2007-2008
  • Operations Leader and Lean Sigma Business Analyst Consultant, Industriaplex, 2007
  • Plant Shift Manager and Safety Leader, Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, 2005-2007
  • Surface Warfare Officer, United States Navy, 1983-2005
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Defense and Veterans Affairs

Member, Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications

Member, State Planning and Community Affairs

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attending, Public Policy & Administration Doctoral Program, Walden University, present, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • MS, Management, Troy University, 2003-2005, Grade Point Average of 3.8
  • BS, Business Management and Marketing, Virginia Wesleyan College, 1998-2000, Grade Point Average of 3.0
  • AS, Business Administration and Management, Southern Wesleyan University, 1996-1998
  • Senior Research Consultant, Small Business Rescue, Limited Liability Company, 2014-2016
  • Strategic Global Marketing & Competitive Intelligence Leader, General Electric, 2008-2014
  • Strategic Marketing Consultant, Cre8Tive Solutions, Limited Liability Company, 2007-2008
  • Business Analyst, Lean Sigma Consulting, 2007-2008
  • Operations Leader and Lean Sigma Business Analyst Consultant, Industriaplex, 2007
  • Plant Shift Manager and Safety Leader, Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, 2005-2007
  • Surface Warfare Officer, United States Navy, 1983-2005
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020
  • Member, Harvard Business Review, 2014-present
  • Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, 2001-present
  • Member, Elizabeth Baptist Church, present
  • Chairman, Fathers Being Involved, present
  • Member, Fayette County Democratic Committee, present
  • Member, Fayette County Superintendent Council, present
  • Member, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, present
  • Chairman, Men of Courage Mentoring Program, present
  • Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, present
  • Member, Parent Teacher Organization, Flat Rock Middle & Sandy Creek High Schools, present
  • Member, Pi Alpha Alpha Honor Society, present
  • Member, School Council, Sandy Creek High, present
  • Former Member, Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
  • Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, 2011-2014
  • Advocate, United Way of Greater Atlanta, 2008-2014
  • Energy Affinity Group Leader, General Electric Energy Connections, 2010-2013

Other Info

— Awards:

  • 2013 Fayette County Citizen of the Year, Lean Six Sigma, Total Quality Management

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