I was born in San Diego, and my wife and all three of our children were born here.
All-star Little League player (First Base)
Cub Scout, completed Webelos in 1 month, Boy Scout
Olympic caliber swimming (1980 Olympics-boycotted by USA)
Lettered in Football, wrestling, swimming, and track (swimming cut senior year due to Prop 13) at Hoover High.
Member of ASB, Ring committee, Designed school banner that is still being used.
Many odd jobs until 22
Joined Marine Corps
Aviation Ordnance “A” School (Millington, TN)
Ground Ordnance (29 Palms-2 years)
Aviation Ordnance (Camp Pendleton- 2years)
Expert Rifle 2 years
Sharpshooter 2 years
Perfect PFT Scores
Meritorious Mast 8 awards in 2 years
Marine of the Month 2x
Meritorious promotion to Corporal
Marine NCO of the Month
Marine NCO of the Year (Camp Pendleton) nominated, finished second
Nominated for Navy Achievement
Good Conduct Medal
Competed in 6 jet ski races. Trophied twice
National University Leadership Award scholarship
Attended National University, Mira Costa College, Mesa College, San Diego City College, Grossmont College, San Diego State University
Degree in Business Management
Married in 1988
(3) Amazing children. We would always hear how great of parents my wife and I are. We would respond back we really aren’t great, our children just turned out to be great which makes us look good. It’s easy to be good parents, when you have great kids.
Five years of T-Ball coach (All kids played)
Ten years a gymnastics and cheer dad for my daughter.
Even with business, we never missed any of our children’s assemblies, awards, or sporting events, not one!
Lynda works for Sharp Hospital as a Medical Coder 3 (the highest position you can be)
Andy got his degree in Psychology from San Diego State
Dillon got his degree in English from San Diego State
Alyssa got her BA from Grand Canyon University and her Masters From Western University. She takes her PA test this August.
Members of Lakeside Presbyterian Church
Started San Diego Asphalt in 1988 to current. Almost 71,000 jobs completed. Every customer is a referral.
We have a very close family unit, including Lynda’s three other sisters and all the cousins.
We get together in some fashion every week.
My parents live in Nipomo, California. My father, Bob, was a Marine Captain in Vietnam. He has multiple degrees in law from USC and UCLA.
Both my Father and Mother were District Attorneys for the City of LA and are now enjoying retirement.
I Love Ocean fishing, boating, jet skiing, riding quads in the desert, Cabo, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Laughlin, and taking cruises.
About Mike Jernigan
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Wife Lynda (Been together since high school (Ha Ha) (Medical Coder at Sharp Hospital) Three Children: Andy 34 (Psychology Degree) Dillon 32 (English Degree) Alyssa (Physician Assistant Masters Degree)
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Founder of San Diego Asphalt. One of San Diego’s Top 5 asphalt, concrete, seal coat, striping, block work companies. Worked at Aunt Emmas Pancake House (dishwasher), San Diego Zoo (dishwasher/busboy), Jack in the Box (Fry Cook), Sizzler (Cook), Pizza Hut (Cook-Night Manager), A Couple of Guys Will Move You (Mover), San Diego Furniture (Stock Boy/Delivery), Wayne Foster Productions (Roadee), KFC (Fry Cook), USMC (Reached Sergeant E5), Home Depot (Receiving Clerk), Started Eager Beaver Grading, San Diego Unified School District (Security), Internet Transcription (Sales), Nelson Paving (Admin, field worker)
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Put everything you have into everything you do. If it doesn’t work then, it will work eventually and you can always look back with no regrets
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Still doing asphalt. I really enjoy my job, my crew, my clients, my vendors
Mike Jernigan & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Junction, la Palapa, Antonios Hacienda, Outback, Casa De Pico, Butcher Shop, 94th Aero Squadron
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Working her since age of 15 (Almost 50 years)
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are so many. Mike McFee (La Jolla Pacific Development), Steve Epsten (Bert’s Office Trailers), Eddie Goldberg (Sea Management), Ashok Israni, (Pacifica Development), Jerry Rudick (CEG Management), Loren Duncan (Duncan Racing)
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
San Diego Zoo
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The weather between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Nowhere is the weather better during that time frame than in San Diego.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today who is not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where would you meet locally for this lunch?
I dont eat lunch or really have enough time in a day for a lunch meeting. Would love to meet with anyone that wants to get the Chargers back in San Diego and be a part of that team
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Airplane
Q: (Even for friends or family) What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know?
I was an Olympic swimmer, a decorated jet ski racer (stand-ups), and I still enjoy New Wave music.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My family
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family, and my fellow asphalt companies. I always strive to be the best
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
United Way
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Give Everything you got, into everything you do. Never quit on anything or anyone
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Eucalyptus Hills (Lakeside)
What I love about my Neighborhood:
That my neighbors are all excellent neighbors
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Whatever the family wants to do!
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Laughter, Memories
