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

Lezlie.bowles@baker.edu

Chelsea Poole

Vice President

info@mijata.org

Jessica Embury

Secretary/Treasurer At Large Appointee

jessicaembury777@msn.com

Jeff Arnold

Blackman Township Appointee

jeff2442@comcast.net

Mindy Albert

At-Large Appointee

mindy@disabilityconnect.org

Steve Makulski

County Appointee

steve@amlawyers.net

Steven Castle

At-Large Appointee

steve@interfaithshelter.com

Barry Malek

Summit Township Appointee

barry.malek@cnbb.bank

Debbie Chambers

Leoni Township Appointee

dreamhousedebbie@gmail.com

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 25, 2024
3:15 pm County National Bank Fields Business Loan Office 2nd floor 100 S. Jackson St. Jackson, MI 49201
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.

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

APPLICATION

2023 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

Dave Robinson

Chair

Mike Barczak

Vice Chair

Ryan Porter

WellWise Services Area Agency on Aging

Jen Allen

Member

Caron Wootten

Member

Sarita Puri

Member

Leslie Krantz

Member

Angela Guadagnini

Member