leadership-academy

Leadership Academy


The Jackson Leadership Academy prepares individuals for leadership roles with various business, civic, citizens and non-profit organizations within our community. The Academy seeks participants with diverse backgrounds to ensure representation of the entire Jackson community.

Since its inception in 1982, the Chamber’s Leadership Academy has helped more than 700 people to become more effective leaders within Jackson County. Today the list of graduates reads like a “Who’s Who” in terms of community pacesetters.

Program sessions focus on professional and personal development while educating participants on various facets of the Jackson community.

The committee will meet June 14 and August 9th at 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber Offices. Speical meeting July 12 at 8:00 am at Chamber.

For more information  email Angela or call the Chamber at 517-782-8221.   

Leadership Academy Committee


The Leadership Academy committee works to maintain the quality of the curriculum and attract students to this annual educational academy, which provides education and resources for Jackson’s leaders.

This committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday at 4:00 pm at the Chamber. Call for details as meetings dates change.

For more information or to join this committee, please contact Angela Machnik at 517-782-8221.

  • Chris Burdette
  •      Citizens Bank
  • Karen Hawley
    JTV , Inc.
  • Kelli Schweizer
  • Jackson Citizen Patriot
  • Mark Schissler
    A Butler 4 U
  • Ken Toll
    United Way of Jackson County
  • Staff Liaison: Angela Machnik
    Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

ALUMNI
There is a Leadership Academy Alumni Association. These quarterly meetings are to reconnect past Leadership Academy participants and to be sure that the graduates stay involved in the Jackson community. Join us!

2012 Meeting Dates
7:30 am at the Jackson Chamber of Commerce Office (141 S. Jackson St.) - Coffee and Donuts are served!
March 1, 2012
June 7, 2012
Sept. 6, 2012
Dec. 6, 2012

If you are interested in being part of this association, please contact Angela Machnik at 517-782-8221.

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