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, 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.

JATA Board Meeting Minutes


Minutes from the JATA Board meetings are available upon request.
Please contact JATA at 517-787-8363.

Our Board of Directors


Lezlie Bowles

President - City of Jackson Appointee


Chelsea Poole

Vice President - City of Jackson Appointee


Jessica Embury

City of Jackson Appointee


Jeff Arnold

Blackman Township Appointee


Mindy Albert

At-Large Appointee


Steve Makulski

County Appointee


Barry Malek

Summit Township Appointee


Debbie Chambers

Leoni Township Appointee



2024 Board Meeting Schedule

January 25, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
June 27, 2024
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
November 21, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
February 29, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
July 29, 2024

4:30 pm Baker College Conference Room - 2800 Springport Rd. Jackson, MI 49202

December 19, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
March 28, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank 2001 Spring Arbor Rd. Jackson, MI 49203
August 22, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
April 25, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
September 26, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
May 23, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
October 24, 2024
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201

About Local Transportation Advisory Council (LTAC)


The Local Transportation Advisory Council (LTAC) is the independent transportation advisory body of Jackson Area Transportation Authority. LTAC’s primary goals are to:

  • Provide input, review and comment on the Vehicle Accessibility Plan as required by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
  • Generate discussion, interpretation, and recommendations to the board regarding any senior adults and persons with disabilities related issues of a significant nature.
  • Council will work with JATA liaison and Executive Director to ensure the achievement of the organizations goals and objectives.

2024 LTAC Meeting Schedule

April 18, 2024
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
June 20, 2024
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
September 19, 2024
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
November 21, 2024
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.

LTAC Meeting Minutes


Minutes from LTAC meetings are available upon request.
Please contact JATA at 517-787-8363.

Local Transportation Advisory Council Members