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.

Application of Interest

JATA is looking to replace two open Board of Director positions. Interested parties are to fill out the Indication of Interest application found below. You may also contact JATA directly at 517-787-8363 and ask for Debbie Brown.

APPLICATION

Our Board of Directors

Open

President & Summit Township Appointee

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Jason Moritz

Vice President & Leoni Township Appointee

jason_moritz@yahoo.com

Jessica Embury

Secretary/Treasurer At Large Appointee

jessicaembury777@msn.com

Brent Meschke

At Large

brentmeschke@yahoo.com

Jeff Arnold

Blackman Township Appointee

jeff2442@comcast.net

Lezlie Bowels

City Appointee

Lezlie.bowles@baker.edu

Chelsea Poole

City Appointee

info@mijata.org

2021-2022 Board Meeting Schedule

Virtual Meetings provided through Zoom.
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October 28, 2021
3:00 PM Jackson Area Transportation Authority 2350 E. High Street.
November 18, 2021
3:00 PM Jackson Area Transportation Authority 2350 E. High Street.
December 16, 2021
3:00 PM Dis Ability Connections 409 Linden Avenue
January 27, 2022
3:00 PM Jackson Area Transportation Authority 2350 E. High Street.
February 24, 2022
3:00 PM Jackson Area Transportation Authority 2350 E. High Street.
March 24, 2022
3:00 PM Dis Ability Connections 409 Linden Avenue

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.

2021 LTAC Meeting Schedule

November 18, 2021
2:00 PM
United Way of Jackson
536 N Jackson St.
December 16, 2021
2:00 PM
United Way of Jackson
536 N Jackson 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

Member

Angie Shepherd

Member

Steve Duke

Member

Jen Allen

Member

Caron Wootten

Member

Brian Elliot

Member

Nathan Nimtz

Member

Danielle Pequet

Member