Experience & Service

Proven. Prepared. Ready to Lead.

 

Jamari Gilbert's record of achievement — in athletics, business, and community service — is not a resume. It's a way of life.

Athletics

Athletic Excellence

Competing at the highest levels taught Jamari discipline, resilience, and what it means to lead under pressure.

2013–2018

Division I Athlete

University of the Incarnate Word

Competed in D1 football and track & field on full athletic scholarship. Earned B.S. in Sports Management and MBA, graduating Cum Laude.

2018 - 2020

Professional Football

Calgary Stampeders — CFL

Signed and competed professionally in the Canadian Football League, representing Baytown on the national stage.

2019 - 2024

Three-Time National Champion

USATF / Team USA

Represented the United States as a three-time USATF National Champion in track and field — one of the highest honors in American athletics.

Business

Entrepreneurship & Business

Jamari chose to invest in Baytown — opening businesses, creating jobs, and building the community he loves.

2013–2018

Golden Era Track Club

Founder & Head Coach

Founded and coaches the Golden Era Track Club, providing youth athletes in Baytown with elite-level training, mentorship, and a pathway to collegiate athletics.

2013–2018

Baytown Nutrition

Owner & Founder

Opened Baytown Nutrition with his wife Morgan in 2020, bringing health and wellness resources to the Baytown community and creating local employment.

2013–2018

Soul Fuel TX

Owner & Founder

Expanded his entrepreneurial mission with Soul Fuel TX in 2026, continuing to invest in Baytown's economic vitality and community well-being.

Community Service

Community Service & Public Boards

Long before announcing his candidacy, Jamari was already showing up — serving on boards, attending meetings, and fighting for Baytown.

B.S. in Sports Management

Served multiple years on the Parks & Recreation Board, advocating for improved facilities and youth programming across Baytown.

Fire Control, Prevention & EMS District Board

Appointed as Director, overseeing the district responsible for fire prevention and emergency medical services funding and policy.

GCCISD Bond Committees

Participated in bond planning committees, helping guide major capital investment decisions for Goose Creek schools.

GCCISD 2035 Committee

Contributed to the long-range planning committee charting the future direction of Goose Creek CISD through 2035.

Goose Creek CISD School Health Advisory Council

Served on the district health advisory council, helping shape health and wellness policy for Baytown's students.

Master of Business Administration

University of the Incarnate Word

Graduated Cum Laude

B.S. in Sports Management

University of the Incarnate Word

Full Athletic Scholarship

GCCISD Graduate

Robert E. Lee High School

Class of 2013

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