Except for his years away for college, Jared Hargens has spent his entire life growing up on O'Regan Road in Corbett. For the first five years, Jared lived in a home that is now a rental property for his family. Currently, he is living in the home his parents raised him and his sister Kim in. He is working on making this his permanent home since his folks have built another place to live just up the road! Attending Corbett schools K-12, Jared was involved with soccer, football and basketball. He also was the senior class president and the salutatorian of his graduating class. Jared says his dad was a huge influence on his life, as he shadowed him just about everywhere he went. His dad taught him how to fish, hunt, build, repair and overall, work hard! Jared attended Oregon State Univ. for four years, then went on to get his master's degree in business engineering. He is currently a project manager for his dad's excavation company. He says his "office" is actually the front seat of his truck, as he spends a great deal of time there! He oversees job sites and makes sure all is running smoothly. With a career that requires a great deal of mental energy, he says coming home to Corbett is a gift. He has loved growing up around extended family and appreciates that most are still around. He also appreciates the incredible view he has from his home, which extends from Portland to Mt. Hood. Although living on acreage is an incredible amount of work, he says he is used to it and enjoys it. As for someone to share this joy with, a twinkle comes into his eye as he talks about his current girlfriend Chelsey who also grew up in Corbett and understands the "magic" of living in the community.
