The Ed Jarrett Co.

Ed Jarrett grew up in Waco, Texas and made his way to Fort Worth for college, where he played center for the TCU Horned Frogs. He graduated class of 1970, and married his wife Susan Smitham Jarrett in 1973. Together they share 48 years of marriage, seven children, and 13 grandchildren. Ed entered the residential construction business in 1975, and has spent the last 45 years building new homes and remodeling numerous historic homes in the Park Cities, Preston Hollow, East Dallas Historic Districts and surrounding areas. His prolific building experience is an invaluable asset to Jarrett Construction. Ed is a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and mentor to many, and enjoys cooking, golf, fishing, and travel in his free time.

John joined the Ed Jarrett Company full-time in 2010 and brings with him a strong construction background. Growing up he worked part time for the Ed Jarrett Company, which led him to get a degree in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma. He has 4 years of experience in commercial healthcare construction with FlintC0 & The Beck Group where he learned valuable estimating, scheduling and construction methods. John is LEED certified and believes green construction methods and materials should be utilized on all homes new and historic.

Creighton Dryden is in the 5th generation of his family to be born in Austin, Texas, where he lived until attending college at Texas Christian University. Upon graduating in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in History, he made his move to Dallas. Growing up the son of a Residential Contractor, he worked part time in the summers for his father’s construction company in Austin. This background and experience led him to joining the Ed Jarrett Company in 2012, where he has worked as a member of our project management team ever since. Recognizing Creighton on the job sites shouldn’t be difficult, as he is the one usually wearing purple every Friday, in support of TCU athletics.

Steve grew up in Oklahoma in a construction family. He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science. During his last year of college, Steve worked full time for Silver Star Construction in Moore, OK. At Silver Star, Steve managed mass excavation projects, soil stabilization projects, and asphalt and concrete paving projects. He gained valuable experience in estimating, scheduling, and managing projects. In 2008, Steve moved to Dallas and began his residential construction career as a project manager, working closely with homeowners to build or remodel their homes. He’s obtained distinctions from the National Homebuilder’s Association including Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Certified Green Professional (CGP), and Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS). Steve joined the Ed Jarrett team in 2012 and enjoys the relationships that are built throughout the home building process. His work ranges from remodeling historic homes to building modern, new homes. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, running, and being in the outdoors.

Steven Davis grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from TCU in Fort Worth. He spent several years working in the commercial real estate industry in both the property management and brokerage arenas. The corporate culture of commercial real estate left him feeling unsatisfied, so in 2010 he started a residential real estate investment business focused on rehabilitating old homes around DFW. Steven’s experience includes both historical renovations and contemporary new construction. His attention to detail and design-minded approach ensures a high level of execution. Steven lives in East Dallas with his wife, two daughters, and their Labrador. They enjoy spending time outside, hiking, skiing, and attending TCU Football games. Steven is an avid outdoorsman who also enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and Ultimate Frisbee.

Dominique White was born in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Dallas, Texas. She joined the Jarrett Construction team in 2018 as our ultra-organized Administrative Assistant and is the friendly voice you’ll hear when you call the office line. While working at Jarrett Construction full-time, she is also currently working toward her bachelor’s degree, actively volunteering at her church, and raising her seven-year-old son, Easton. If free time is ever a part of her life again, she would love to spend it horseback riding.

Jeff Ignat is a third-generation carpenter with over 45 years of experience in the residential home building business. He is an expert in all phases of carpentry and his guiding wisdom benefits every Jarrett Construction project and team member. After graduating high school, Jeff served five years as a mariner in the United States Merchant Marine, receiving his AB/AWW (Able Seaman/Any World Waters) credentials. Jeff and his wife enjoy volunteering at their local food pantry, their local animal shelter, and as ushers at their church. Jeff is also a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.

Jeremy Walker grew up in the Dallas area and began training as a carpenter when he was just 17 years old. He earned an Associate Degree in Building Construction Technologies from Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, TX in 1999. After college, Jeremy moved back to Dallas and worked as a trim carpenter for The Ed Jarrett Company, Jarrett Construction’s precursor. Jeremy and his family left for Colorado to fulfill Jeremy’s lifelong dream of becoming a mountain man, and after eight years of adventure, have rejoined us in Dallas. Jeremy now serves as one of our knowledgeable Jobsite Superintendents. In his free time, Jeremy enjoys spending time with his wife and their three teenage children, hunting and fishing.