The Chamber has numerous committees and task force efforts to study, review and recommend resolutions to specific issues, programs and projects.
All Task Forces and Committees are open to active Chamber members only. Please see descriptions below for any additional requirements that may apply.
Advisory Council
Current JAXUSA Partnership Investors of $10,000 or more. Meets quarterly prior to JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon. Input and involvement in JAXUSA Partnership strategy and key community issues with
other major investors.
Staff: Jerry Mallot
Chair: Robert HillContact: Kimberly Anding kanding@jaxusa.org Beaches Board of DirectorsThe Beaches Board of Directors is comprised of appointed volunteers that are actively involved in programs and initiatives of the Beaches Division.Staff: John BryanChair: Elaine BrownContact: Amanda Patch Amanda.Patch@myjaxchamber.com Beaches Community Involvement CommitteeThe Beaches Community Involvement Committee provides members of the Beaches Division with quarterly opportunities to give back to the community as well as raise awareness of programs offered through the Beaches Division. Staff: John Bryan Chair: Henrietta "Hank" WatsonContact: Amanda Patch Amanda.Patch@myjaxchamber.com Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of up to 45 voting members representing a cross-section of the Chamber membership. Except for issues and decisions specifically reserved to other committees, the Board exercises the Chamber’s ultimate policy and fiduciary responsibility. Members are annually selected by the chair-elect (e.g. incoming chair – 2012 Board was selected by Tom Van Berkel, 2012 Chair), subject to subsequent approval by the (a) Nominating Committee and (b) current Board of Directors.
CIO Council
The Jacksonville CIO Council is comprised of the senior level technology representative of any business, government, non-profit or educational institution with a substantial investment in information technology. Membership is by invitation only to top level IT executives of a chamber member company/CIO or equivalent.
Staff: Broderick Green
Chair: Andrew Black
Contact: Wendy Havens whavens@jaxusa.org
DiplomatsDiplomats represent the Chamber by exhibiting the highest degree of professionalism, knowledge and integrity to our members and the business community. Diplomats serve as the greeting arm of the Chamber to promote new member participation and retention.Contact: Misty Galeani Misty.Galeani@myjaxchamber.com
Downtown’s New Front Door Fundraising Committee
Downtown’s New Front Door is a project to improve the first impression of Downtown as visitors arrive by the Main Street Bridge. The fundraising committee for Downtown’s New Front Door is comprised of individuals from a cross section of the membership who are passionate about the building project and downtown revitalization, and who are willing to make a leadership investment in the project as well as use their sphere of influence to raise the funds required to complete Downtown’s New Front Door project. The goal is to use the Chamber-owned property to serve as a catalyst project for downtown revitalization.
Staff: Anna Valent and Sandy Bartow
Chair: Mike Hightower
Contact: Kathy Bolesworth Kathy.Bolesworth@myjaxchamber.com
Facilities Committee
The Facilities Committee is comprised of professionals in the construction, development or property management industries to serve in an advisory role to Chamber staff in managing and maintaining Chamber-owned properties. Except in rare occasions, members of the Facilities Committee are not eligible to bid on projects for the property.
Staff: Anna Valent
Chair: Paul Tyler
Contact: Evone Pina Evone.Pina@myjaxchamber.com
ImpactJAX Leadership Team
ImpactJAX is the young professionals program of the JAX Chamber. The Leadership Team is by invitation only.
Contact: Aschelle Morgan Aschelle.Morgan@myjaxchamber.com
International Committee
Focuses on strategy for international business recruitment and foreign direct investment. The committee brings together many businesses and community organizations to create a forum for dialogue and action. Chamber membership and additional investment in JAXUSA Partnership is necessary.
Staff: Mike Breen
Chair: Fredrik Eliasson
Contact: Chandra Echols cechols@jaxusa.org
JAXBIZ Committee
A Nonprofit, Nonpartisan political organization affiliated with JAX Chamber that promotes business-friendly leadership within local and state government. (Please see JAXBIZ homepage for dues requirements.)Staff: Christopher Quinn
JAXUSA Partnership Business Development Committee
The JAXUSA Partnership Business Development Committee monitors and provides input about ongoing business climate conditions affecting JAXUSA Partnership’s continuing ability to recruit new business to the area, while also providing individualized resources and assistance for the retention and expansion of existing business in Jacksonville. This committee is open to JAXUSA Partnership Investors.
Staff: John Haley
Chair: Dr. Bill Rupp
Contact: Kimberly Anding kanding@jaxusa.org
JAXUSA Partnership Executive Committee
Open by invitation only.
Staff: Jerry MallotChair: Robert Hill
Military Issues Committee
Facilitates active liaison between the Northeast Florida business community and military commands headquartered in the region for the purpose of promoting the continued viability of existing military activities. This committee is open to Chamber members.
Chair: RADM Jim StevensonContact: Kimberly Anding kanding@jaxusa.org
Newcomer Inquiry
Membership in this committee is offered only to Chamber member companies that pay a subscription fee for the service. Once a month, the Newcomer Report is emailed or mailed to subscribers. The report is comprised of out of town names and addresses of people who have ordered any items from the Chamber Store during the period of time covered.
Contact: Tien Flowe tflowe@jaxusa.org
Policy Council
Current JAXUSA Partnership Investors of $25,000 or more. Meets as needed and provides strategy input to JAXUSA Partnership. Council members are first choice for direct involvement with projects. Open by invitation only.
Political Leadership Institute
The Political Leadership Institute is a non-partisan educational program that encourages professionals to explore future public leadership and then equips them in advance with the knowledge to campaign for public office, understand critical issues and serve the public with excellence.
Staff: Christopher Quinn
Ribbon Cutting CommitteeAttend new member ribbon cuttings. Volunteers will work closely with Chamber Diplomats to support new member events. The time commitment is minimal, but the connections you make are invaluable! Click here to access the Ribbon Cutting Committee Handbook and Application.Staff: Misty GaleaniContact: Misty Galeani Misty.Galeani@myjaxchamber.com
Trustees
Trustees are Jacksonville's top corporate and community leaders and play an integral role in the direction and growth of the region's business community. To speak with an account manager about the benefits of trustee membership email Monisa Thompson at Monisa.Thompson@myjaxchamber.com or visit our online Membership form.