JAG Board of Directors

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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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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Nicole Poore

State Senator, Delaware

Senator Nicole Poore

Delaware State Senator and President of Jobs for Delaware Graduates
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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
Brianna Morse
Director of Youth Initiatives of JAG Indiana
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Laurie Phelan

Iowa
Laurie C. Phelan
President of JAG Iowa
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Dr. Rene Cantu

Nevada
Dr. Rene Cantu
Executive Director of JAG Nevada
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Corporate Members

Nate Bailey

Chief Human Resources Officer
GE Digital

Nate Bailey

Nate Bailey is the Chief Human Resources Officer for GE Digital.
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Soni K. Basi

Global Chief People Officer for Edelman

Soni K. Basi

Soni K. Basi is the Global Chief People Officer for Edelman.
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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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Dan Davis

Founder and leader of Southern Research Group (SRG)

Dan Davis

Dan Davis is the founder and leader of Southern Research Group (SRG)
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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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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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