Tarver graduated in 1976 from LaGrange High School and in 1981 received a degree in [[accounting]] from McNeese State University, both institutions in Lake Charles. After college, he joined a local [[Certified Public Accountant|Certified Public Accounting]] firm. In 1984, he joined the team at Lake Charles Nissan, of which he became a managing partner in 1991. In 1997, he purchased Lake Charles Toyota. Tarver uses the business slogan, "Where we know you by your name."<ref name=bio/> | Tarver graduated in 1976 from LaGrange High School and in 1981 received a degree in [[accounting]] from McNeese State University, both institutions in Lake Charles. After college, he joined a local [[Certified Public Accountant|Certified Public Accounting]] firm. In 1984, he joined the team at Lake Charles Nissan, of which he became a managing partner in 1991. In 1997, he purchased Lake Charles Toyota. Tarver uses the business slogan, "Where we know you by your name."<ref name=bio/> |