I was born and raised locally in the East Bay Area, outside of College I have lived and worked here my entire life. My passion is baseball, hunting, fishing and spending time with my family any chance I get outside of that. I have volunteered countless hours to coaching and helping young boys and men become better people through the game of baseball. When I am not coaching or running around always my favorite thing to do is gather in my backyard with family, friends, whoever with sports on and just hang out.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Been married to my better half Julia for 16 years now and we have two amazing kids. My son Joey is 14 and a freshman at Granada Highschool and my daughter is turning 7 and in 1st grade at Sunset Elementary.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been in lending since I got out of College almost 20 years ago. I have been through all the ups and downs this industry can throw at you. The thing I love most about what I do is not only the chance to meet so many amazing people but there is nothing more satisfying then providing the opportunity for someone to get into there very first home or saving them hundreds of dollars a month when they didn’t even realize it was possible.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Beebs, 1st Street Alehouse, Uncle Yus
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived and worked in the Community for 14 years now.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Too many to decide…..
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy, its beautiful and the history is deep.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Gladiator, Yellowstone
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be yourself.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Drive a Nascar.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers or 90’s hip-hop but it said band
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
That’s a great question…….
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The giant American Flagpole downtown.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Enjoying life with my family.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I used to love to race motorcycles on a race track.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Bermuda.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
March, Christmas, October 29th
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The smell of a freshly cut infield grass on a baseball field.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, laughter, love
What is the best way to get a hold of you?
Cross Country Mortgage, downtown Livermore- jmarasco@myccmortgage.com, 925-400-3986
