About Our Board of Directors


The Jackson Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors is a nine-member public body which oversees executive management. The Board consists of 1 representative from Summit Township, Blackman Township, and Leoni Township, 3 representatives from the City of Jackson, 2 representatives At-Large, and 1 representative for the County of Jackson. 

The public is welcome to all Board of Director's meetings, please give us a call so we can assure enough seating is provided.

Our Board of Directors


Jessica Embury

President - City of Jackson Appointee


Steve Makulski

Vice President - County Appointee


Mindy Albert

Secretary/Treasurer - At-Large Appointee


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City of Jackson Appointee


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City of Jackson Appointee


Jeff Arnold

Blackman Township Appointee


Barry Malek

Summit Township Appointee


Debbie Chambers

Leoni Township Appointee


Terry Langston

At-Large Appointee



Interested in Serving on JATA's Board of Directors?


Interested parties are to fill out the Indication of Interest application found below. You may also contact JATA directly at (517) 787-8363

2026 Board Meeting Schedule

October 22, 2026

 3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

March 26, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

August 27, 2026

 3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

November 26, 2026 - CANCELLED

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

April 23, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

September 24, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

December 17, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

May 28, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

January 22, 2026
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
June 25, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201

February 26, 2026
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
July 23, 2026

3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201