Jairus initially joined GPEC as a Research & Analytics intern in September 2021, was hired as a full-time Research Analyst in May 2022 and was promoted to Enterprise Systems Manager in July 2026. Jairus manages GPEC’s core enterprise systems, with a focus on Salesforce administration, ensuring the organization’s technology supports its economic development work. He leads efforts to optimize, document, and improve these platforms across the organization. Jairus received his master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University in May of 2022 and his Bachelors of Science in Urban Planning from ASU in May of 2021.
Before joining GPEC, Jairus volunteered with non-profits that focused on bringing environmental education to students of all ages. He also worked on a multitude of academic research projects focused on affordable housing strategies and solutions in local Arizona cities and has mentored first-year college students in their transition to college. Jairus has lived in Scottsdale since 2013 and is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico.