Food Network’s new show Raid the Fridge has brought the spotlight to judge Jamika Pessoa, but she’s not the only one viewers are curious about. Lately, many fans have been asking questions about her husband, Darcell Smith; specifically his career, age, and IG.
So, let’s find out the detailed biography of Darcell Smith.
Meet Darcell Smith, Husband of Jamika Pessoa
Darcell Smith and Jamika Pessoa first met in the 1990s. But they didn’t connect right away. It took a decade and a New Year’s Eve party for the couple to fall in love.
According to reports, Darcell claimed they had been in a relationship since July 4, 2007.
The couple got married in 2010 on the island of Barbados. After their beach wedding, the couple drove to the Almond Beach Village Resort in Barbados for their honeymoon.
Jamika recalls her wedding day: “My wedding day was magical.”
As of 2021, the couple are still together and live in Atlanta with their two children.
Their oldest daughter, Sasha, turned 5 in September 2021 and graduated from kindergarten. “Our kids aren’t kids anymore. If I was this emotional when Sasha graduated kindergarten, I know I’ll be devastated when she graduates high school,” Jamika wrote on IG on her daughter’s graduation day.
Additionally, Sasha has an IG account @sashajsmith with over 130 followers. “I’m a fun-loving kid who loves to smile for the camera!” her bio reads.
According to Jamika, her husband is a very selfless person, which is one of the many reasons she married him. But most importantly, his work ethic and responsibility are what captivated this celebrity chef.
And not to mention, Darcell is a great dad. He is often spotted spending time with his kids, and not only is he there, he also participates in whatever activities his daughters are doing. No wonder the kids love him.
On Father’s Day 2021, Sasha made a cake for “the best dad she ever had.”
Darcell Smith’s age
Darcell Smith was born on June 1, 1979, which makes him 42 years old as of 2021. He is 3 months younger than his wife Jamika, who was born on March 12, 1979.
True to his birth date, Darcell is a Gemini.
Darcell Smith’s work
Darcell Smith describes himself as a “high-performing business and technical leader” with over 15 years of experience in program management, product sales applications, customer service leadership, and project execution.
As of 2021, Darcell is working as a project/account manager for customer service at GE Power. He reportedly joined the company in January 2010 as a program manager/chief engineer and was promoted to senior project engineer in October 2014. He then became a senior project manager for North Americal Regional Power Services in September 2016 and was promoted to his current position in July 2017.
Prior to that, Darcell spent more than eight years at Pratt & Whitney. He initially joined the company in July 2002 as an associate analysis engineer in Military Configuration Management Services and became one of the engine and flight test support engineers during the F100 Operationality and Systems validation in August 2003.
Finally, in May 2005, Darcell became the company’s resident test engineer at the Arnold Engineering Development Center, where he oversaw the collaboration of cross-functional teams including the P&W AEDC engine test support, the P&W Connecticut-based test engineer/manager, and the on-site AEDC test facility.
Darcell’s first job lasted from September 1997 to July 2002. He worked as an associate systems/applications engineer at TRW Automotive, where he led a team that was focused on delivering the most cost-effective steering components to automotive customers there.
Is Darcell Smith on IG and Facebook?
No, Darcell Smith is not on Instagram or Facebook as of 2021.
But you can see him a lot on his wife’s IG account @chefjamika.
If you don’t know who Jamika Pessoa is, she graduated from Xavier University in Louisiana in 2001 and went on to become a successful celebrity chef. She began her television career in 2009 on the Food Network’s The Next Food Network Star, and has since appeared on shows like Good Morning American and The Dish.
Related FAQs
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Where is Darcell Smith from?
Unconfirmed, but Darcell Smith may be from Los Angeles, California, United States.
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How tall is Darcell Smith?
Darcell is over 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall.
Speaking of his distinctive features, Darcell has an elongated face and a Winnfield-style beard.
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Where did Darcell Smith receive his education?
Darcell Smith earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.3 GPA from Kettering University in 2002 and his Master of Science in Production and Operations Management with a 3.33 GPA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — Lally School of Management and Technology in 2005.
Additionally, he has completed several GE Global Leadership Institute programs and the Project Management Institute’s 49-hour Project Management Professional Training/Continuing Education Development Unit.