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.
JATA Board Meeting Minutes
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
All attachments and previous meeting minutes can be requested via email at Info@mijata.org or by calling the Main Office at (517) 787-8363
Our Board of Directors
Jessica Embury
President - City of Jackson Appointee
jessicaembury777@msn.com
Steve Makulski
Vice President - County Appointee
steve@amlawyers.net
Mindy Albert
Secretary/Treasurer - At-Large Appointee
mindy@disabilityconnect.org
Debbie Chambers
Leoni Township Appointee
dreamhousedebbie@gmail.com
Terry Langston
At-Large Appointee
tslang4504@me.com
Barry Malek
Summit Township Appointee
barry.malek@cnbb.bank
Jeff Arnold
Blackman Township Appointee
Jeff2442@comcast.net
Open Role
City of Jackson Appointee
Open Role
City of Jackson 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 49201June 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 49201July 23, 2026
3:00 pm Disability Connections 409 Linden Ave. Jackson, MI 49201