Board Officers
Governor Kim Reynolds
Chair
The Honorable Kim Reynolds
Kim Reynolds understand the challenges families face because she's faced them herself. A fifth-generation Iowan, she grew up in a working-class family in St. Charles, Iowa.
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Governor Albert Bryan Jr.
Vice Chair
The Honorable John Bel Edwards
Albert Bryan, Jr. currently serves as the 9th Governor of the U.S Virgin Islands. He previously served as the JAG State Affiliate for the VI.
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Janelle Duray
President and CEO
Janelle Duray
Janelle is a key resource to JAG's 40 State Affiliate Executive Directors, helping them to foster relationships with funders and other organizations to further JAG's mission.
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Tom Tauke
Chair, Executive Committee
The Honorable Tom Tauke
Thomas J. Tauke retired as executive vice president - Public Affairs, Policy and Communication at Verizon Communications Inc.
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Leslie Carter-Prall
Treasurer
Leslie Carter-Prall
Leslie Carter-Prall serves as head of Private Wealth Management at Regions Bank, a regional bank operating throughout the South, Midwest and Texas, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Dr. Sharon Robinson
Corporate Secretary
Dr. Sharon Robinson
Dr. Sharon Robinson served as the AACTE's president and CEO from 2005 to 2017.
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Honorary Board Members
John Baldacci
Governor of Maine (2003-2011)
The Honorable John Baldacci
John E. Baldacci was the 73rd Governor of the State of Maine and served from 2003 to 2011.
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Marsha Blackburn
U.S. Senator, Tennessee
Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and is currently serving her first term representing the state of Tennessee.
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Thomas Carper
U.S. Senator, Delaware
The Honorable Thomas Carper
Thomas Carper is serving as the senior US Senator from Delaware. He has been serving since 2003.
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Jeff Colyer
Governor of Kansas (2018-2019)
The Honorable Jeff Coyler
On January 31, 2018, Jeff Coyler, M.D. was sworn in as the 47th Governor of Kansas.
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Chet Culver
Governor of Iowa (2007-2011)
The Honorable Chester Culver
Chet Culver was the 41st Governor of Iowa, from 2007 to 2011. He was also elected as the Federal Liason for the Democratic Governors Association for 2008-2009.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Author, Editor, & Public Speaker
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Julie Nixon Eisenhower is an author, editor, and public speaker who has lectured extensively throughout the United States.
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John Hoeven
U.S. Senator, North Dakota
The Honorable John Hoeven
John Hoeven serves as North Dakota's 22nd Senator, following ten years of service as the state's governor.
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Marc Racicot
Governor of Montana (1983-2001)
The Honorable Marc Raciot
Marc Raciot is a lobbyist, politician, and member of the Republican Party. He served as the Governor of Montana from 1993 until 2001.
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Kira Canada
NCA President (2023-2024)
The Honorable Marc Raciot
Kira Canada is the National Career Association President. Kira is a 2023 graduate of Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa.
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Ryah Klima
NCA President (2022-2023)
The Honorable John Hoeven
Ryah was the first ever NCA President during the 2022-2023 school year.
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Governors
Greg Gianforte
Governor of Montana
The Honorable Greg Gianforte
After 34 years in the private sector, Gianforte has been Montana’s voice in the U.S. House of Representatives since June 2017.
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Eric Holcomb
Governor of Indiana
The Honorable Eric Holcomb
Governor Holcomb is a veteran of the United States Navy and serves as the Board Chair of Jobs for America's Graduates.
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Laura Kelly
Governor of Kansas
The Honorable Laura Kelly
Governor Laura Kelly was sworn in as the 48th governor of the State of Kansas on January 14, 2019.
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Bill Lee
Governor of Tennessee
The Honorable Bill Lee
Bill Lee is seventh-generation Tennessean and 50th governor of Tennessee.
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Henry McMaster
Governor of South Carolina
The Honorable Henry McMaster
Henry Dargan McMaster of Columbia became the 117th Governor of South Carolina on January 24, 2017 and was elected to his first full term as governor on November 6, 2018.
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Michael L. Parson
Governor of Missouri
The Honorable Michael Parson
Michael L. Parson was sworn in as Missouri's 57th Governor on June 1, 2018 by Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary R. Russell.
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Kevin Stitt
Governor of Oklahoma
The Honorable Kevin Stitt
Kevin Stitt is currently serving as the 28th Governor of Oklahoma, a position he has held since 2019
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Gov. John Bel Edwards
Governor of Louisiana
The Honorable John Bel Edwards
John Bel Edwards is currently serving as the 56thGovernor of Louisiana, a position he has held since 2016. He served as the JAG Board chair from 2020-2022
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Government Leaders
Don Beyer
U.S. Congressman, Virginia
The Honorable Don Beyer
Congressman Don Beyer is serving as the U.S. Representative from Virginia's 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County
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Eileen Filler-Corn
State Delegate, Virginia
Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn
Eileen Filler-Corn served as the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. She was the first woman in the 400-year history of Virginia’s legislature to serve as Speaker.
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks
U.S. Congresswoman, Iowa
The Honorable Mariannette Miller-Meeks is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
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Nicole Poore
State Senator, Delaware
Anna Tovar
AZ Corporation Commission
Mayor Anna Tovar
Mayor Anna Tovar holds a firm grasp of the issues demanding immediate attention such as the quality of education, infrastructure, affordable healthcare, and building a strong economy.
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Community Leader
Marc H. Morial
President and CEO, National Urban League
Marc H. Morial
Entrepreneur. Lawyer. Professor. Legislator. Mayor. President, U.S. Conference of Mayors. CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest civil rights organization.
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Steve Roberts
President & CEO of West Virginia's Chamber of Commerce
Steve Roberts
Steve Roberts is the President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce and serves as the Chairman of the Board of Jobs for West Virginia Graduates
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Scott Sanders
President and CEO of NASWA
Scott Sanders
Scott Sanders serves as the President and CEO of National Association of State Workforce Agencies.
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Educators
Dr. Eric Mackey
State Superintendent (AL)
Dr. Eric Mackey
Dr. Eric G. Mackey serves as the Alabama State Superintendent of Education.
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State Affiliate Representatives
Brianna Morse
Indiana
JAG-Indiana
Brianna Morse
Director of Youth Initiatives
10 N. Senate Ave, Rm. 203
Indianapolis, IN 46204
bmorse1@dwd.in.gov
Work: 317-234-8434
Cell: 317-376-5083
Website
Director of Youth Initiatives
10 N. Senate Ave, Rm. 203
Indianapolis, IN 46204
bmorse1@dwd.in.gov
Work: 317-234-8434
Cell: 317-376-5083
Laurie Phelan
Iowa
Iowa JAG
Laurie C. Phelan
President
1111 9th Street, Ste 268
Des Moines, IA 50315
Office Tel. 515.216.3161
Cell: 515.201.6111
Office Fax. 515.361.5375
laurie.phelan@ijag.org
Website
President
1111 9th Street, Ste 268
Des Moines, IA 50315
Office Tel. 515.216.3161
Cell: 515.201.6111
Office Fax. 515.361.5375
laurie.phelan@ijag.org
Corporate Members
Nate Bailey
Chief Human Resources Officer
GE Digital
Linden Blue
Vice Chair,
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
Linden S. Blue
Since 1986, Linden Blue has been Vice Chairman of General Atomics in San Diego. At GA he has concentrated his activities on the development of the advanced, second-generation, Modular Helium Reactor (MHR).
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Larry Caruso
Retired,SR. Executive, Human Resources General Electric
Larry Caruso
Even though Larry is retired, he serves as the Interim Director of Jobs for Kentucky's Graduates with two primary objectives: (1) Secure public funding to support existing and establish new JAG Model programs in Kentucky; and (2) Establish a non-profit ...
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DJ Casto
Executive Vice President and CHRO, Synchrony
DJ Casto
DJ Casto is Senior Vice President, Human Resources for the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer and their organizations consisting of 9,000+ Synchrony Financial employees in 20 locations in the US, India, and the Philippines.
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Tim Daly
SVP, Global Public Policy, Western Union
Tim Daly
As Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy, Tim Daly directs Western Union’s government, political and community affairs advocacy in 200 countries and territories around the world.
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Michael D'Ambrose
CHRO and Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Boeing
Michael D'Ambrose
Michael D'Ambrose is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President of Human Resources for The Boeing Company.
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Laura DeMotte
Group Vice President, HR, HCA Healthcare
Laura DeMotte
Laura DeMotte leads Human Resources on behalf of over 92,000 HCA Healthcare colleagues.
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Leo Denault
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy
Leo Denault
Leo Denault is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Entergy Corporation, a role he assumed in 2013.
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Danny Hughes
Executive VP & President, Americas, Hilton
Danny Hughes
As Executive Vice President & President of the Americas, Danny Hughes oversees Hilton’s interests across North, Central and South America with a focus on enhancing the managed portfolio.
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Karen Kocher
General Manager, Global Talent & Learning Experiences, Microsoft
Karen Kocher
Karen Kocher is an award-winning Senior C-Suite Executive recognized for her business savvy, design thinking, and insights into global multi-national organizations. She currently heads 21st Century Jobs, Skills, and Employability at Microsoft.
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Drew Marsh
Chairman & Chief executive officer of Entergy
Drew Marsh
Drew Marsh currently serves as the CEO and Chairman of Entergy, a company that provides power to 3 million customers across the Gulf South.
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Clarence Mingo
VP of ESG and Corporate Affairs
T. Marzetti Company
Clarence Mingo
Auditor Clarence Mingo's life and career have been about service to his country and his community.
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Catherine McKee Olesen
Retired, Senior Vice President, General Dynamics C4 Systems
Catherine McKee Oleson
Prior to retirement, Cathy served as Senior Vice President & Director of Communication, Customer and Community Services at General Dynamics C4 Systems and member of its Leadership Staff.
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Edward R. Schmidt
Chairman of the Board, Strada Education Network
Edward R. Schmidt
Edward R. Schmidt serves as chairman of the board of Strada Education Network, formerly USA Funds, and is a member of the Governance Committee. .
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John Steele
Retired Senior Vice President - Human Resources, HCA
John Steele
John M. Steele is Senior Vice President–Human Resources of Nashville, Tennessee-based HCA, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services.
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Richard Stoff
Retired, Founder and CEO, Ohio Business Roundtable
Richard A. Stoff
Richard A. Stoff was the founding president and CEO of the Ohio Business Roundtable (BRT), a partnership of the chief executive officers of Ohio’s largest and most influential businesses.
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
President and CEO, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society.
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Stephanie Tyler
Pres. of the Pacific States, American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T)
Stephanie Tyler
Stephanie Tyler serves as the President of AT&T Nevada as well as overseeing the External Affairs operations of a 14-state western region.
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Richard Wahlquist
CEO of American Staffing Association
Richard Wahlquist
Wahlquist is the association’s primary spokesman and is responsible for the overall direction and performance of American Staffing Association.
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Jennifer Weber
SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer ADM
Jennifer Weber
Jennifer Weber is senior vice president and chief human resources officer for ADM, and a member of the company’s Executive Council.
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