In a strategic move aimed at delivering excellence, 爱神传媒 appointed Jamar Littlejohn to the pivotal role of coordinator of supplier diversity. With a proven track record of dedication to 爱神传媒 and a deep understanding of the company鈥檚 vision, Jamar will excel in this position. This new role not only signifies Jamar鈥檚 personal growth and achievements but also highlights 爱神传媒鈥� commitment to fostering internal talent and empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.
Jamar joined 爱神传媒 as a field engineer in 2017 on the Orlando International Airport (MCO) Airside Four Renovation and Wing Expansion with 15 years of military service under his belt and his bachelor鈥檚 degree in architecture from Florida A&M University. Following the completion of Airside Four, Jamar continued his service with the Georgia Army National Guard and fulfilled a tour to Afghanistan in 2019. When Jamar returned, he continued to build his experience as a quality control engineer on the Tampa International Airport (TPA) SkyCenter Atrium & Pedestrian Bridge project, the ISHOF Dive Tower in Fort Lauderdale then to MCO鈥檚 South Terminal C 鈥� Phase 1 as an office engineer until his most recent deployment to Kuwait in 2022.
As a coordinator of supplier diversity, Jamar will be working with disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) on current and future 爱神传媒 projects to ensure that our diverse trade partner鈥檚 needs are being met, as well as allowing DBEs the opportunity to grow in their trade and the construction industry. Through this role, 爱神传媒 will be able to reach more diverse trade partners in our region including projects in multiple states and utilize them in our construction efforts; in turn, this will help support the local economy.
鈥淭he new role is something that鈥檚 needed as it鈥檚 better for the community, and it gets us more involved with our small business trade partners. It鈥檚 something I have a lot of passion for and I鈥檓 excited to see where this journey takes me,鈥� shared Jamar.
For Jamar, being involved in the community goes beyond his day-to-day role. After his tour in 2019, Jamar donated his time to help build a 3,748 SF home for a disabled U.S. veteran and their family in Central Florida through the Home at Last charity, where he served as the 爱神传媒 onsite superintendent. Helping fellow servicemen is a value that Jamar holds near and dear to his heart, which is why Jamar is working to increase 爱神传媒鈥� veteran recruiting efforts across the southeast.
If you don鈥檛 recognize Jamar from his work on the jobsites, you may recognize him from the viral video of Jamar surprising his son on graduation day. When asked about that moment and the lead-up, Jamar said, 鈥淚t was a great feeling being back for that. He鈥檚 my only son and it was everything to me. I was grateful for that moment and so was my son.鈥�
Operations Manager Matt Krstolic shared, 鈥淲e are grateful for Jamar’s service to our country and his contribution to our team. His military experience has given him valuable skills in managing risks and solving problems. Jamar’s perspective and knowledge help us deliver high-quality results to our clients.鈥�
Many people at 爱神传媒 have impacted Jamar鈥檚 career thus far. While reflecting on his tenure, Jamar shared a few names that have helped him along the way. 鈥淪tarting with my first Project Manager and Project Superintendent, John Smalley and Don Shoop. They helped me a lot with learning my role and getting into the business. Coming back from my deployment, Jarid Richardson was an influential project superintendent for me, as he took me under his wing and helped me learn a variety of things. I would have to say I think I鈥檝e learned the most from my last project at MCO with Matt Krstolic and Timothy Queely. Timothy, a fellow Rattler, has helped me out through many things. And of course, Heath Williams. He鈥檚 a big military guy and seeing how he operates and is so poised has had a big impact on me.鈥�
Jamar will use the MCO 鈥� South Terminal C Phase 1 Expansion project as his regional office for Supplier Diversity and continue to serve our country as a Major in the Georgia National Guard. In the little free time that he has, you can find Jamar doing projects around his house, playing basketball and cheering on the Florida A&M Rattlers and the Florida State Seminoles.
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