Jarod Mendenhall is a fourth-generation Oklahoman, born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northeastern State University and a doctorate from Oral Roberts University. Mendenhall is married to Shannon Mendenhall, and they share three daughters between them.

Mendenhall has been an educator for 33 years, serving in numerous capacities as a teacher, coach, and administrator. For thirteen years, he has served as a school superintendent for two of the largest school districts in Oklahoma – Broken Arrow Public Schools and Muskogee Public Schools.

Mendenhall led bond referendums in both school districts which transformed their communities. His unique ability to collaborate with stakeholders and bring people to consensus is unmatched. Both Broken Arrow and Muskogee are recipients of these skills through state-of-theart facilities, a renewed sense of pride, and a vision for the future.

Mendenhall is also a lifetime Republican. He believes in the conservative principles of the party and is committed to upholding these tenets. Mendenhall wants to help return taxpayers dollars to Oklahomans through lowering of the income tax, expanding economic development to House District 13, and removing barriers for new businesses.