tarrant graduated from norfolk state university in 1989 with a bachelor of arts degree in finance/marketing. tarrant has been employed for the past 17 years by bristol-myers squibb company. he currently serves as the director of state policy. in this role, he ensures patients with medicaid as their insurance have access to the entire portfolio of life-saving medications sold by bristol-myers squibb. in previous positions, he has helped municipalities and cities conduct hiv/aids testing and awareness programs.