About Our Board of Directors


The Jackson Area Transportation Authority Board of Directors is a nine-member public body which oversees executive management.

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


Chelsea Poole

Vice President


Jessica Embury

Secretary/Treasurer At Large Appointee


Jeff Arnold

Blackman Township Appointee


Mindy Albert

At-Large Appointee


Steve Makulski

County Appointee


Steven Castle

At-Large Appointee


Barry Malek

Summit Township Appointee


Open Seat

Leoni Township Appointee



Interested in Serving on the JATA Board?


JATA has 1 open Board position (Leoni Township). Interested parties are to fill out the Indication of Interest application found below. You may also contact JATA directly at 517-787-8363

2023 Board Meeting Schedule

Virtual Meetings provided through Zoom.
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March 23, 2023
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
August 24, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
January 25, 2024
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
April 27, 2023
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
September 28, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
February 22, 2024
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
May 25, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
October 26, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
March 28, 2024
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
June 22, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
November 30, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
July 27, 2023
3:00 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
December 21, 2023
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.

Interested in Serving on LTAC?


JATA would like to fill two (2) open LTAC positions. Interested parties are to fill out the Indication of Interest application found below. You may also contact JATA directly at 517-787-8363

2023 LTAC Meeting Schedule

April 20, 2023
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
June 15, 2023
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
September 21, 2023
2:00 PM
Christoff's Community Room
400 N. Mechanic St.
November 16, 2023
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.

List of LTAC Members


Dave Robinson

Chair


Mike Barczak

Vice Chair


Angie Shepherd

Region 2 Area Agency on Aging


Jen Allen

Member


Caron Wootten

Member


Brian Elliot

Member


Nathan Nimtz

Member


Leslie Krantz

Member


Angela Guadagnini

Member