Home / About / College Leadership / Executive Council Executive Council The Executive Council serves as Jackson College’s central leadership body, responsible for reviewing and maintaining administrative policies that guide college operations. It promotes transparency, continuity, and strategic alignment across departments. In coordination with the Academic Council, the Executive Council ensures policies are regularly reviewed, updated, and clearly communicated. This unified approach supports operational excellence and reflects the College’s commitment to thoughtful, collaborative leadership. Daniel J. Phelan President & CEO517.787.0809PhelanDanielJ@jccmi.edu Cynthia Allen Chief Operating Officer517.796.8403AllenCynthiaS@jccmi.edu Keith Book Chief of Staff517.796.8569BookKeithE@jccmi.edu Alytrice Brown Chief Student Services Officer/Vice President of Student Services517.796.8560BrownAlytricR@jccmi.edu Julie Hand Chief Advancement Officer517.990.1353HandJulieR@jccmi.edu John Randle Chief Human Resources Officer517.796.8561RandleJohn01@jccmi.edu Benjamin Valdez Provost / Chief Academic Officer517.796.8409valdezbenjamia@jccmi.edu Jason Valente Vice President for Facilities & Campus Services517.796.8418ValenteJasonH@jccmi.edu Ashley Van Heest Chief Strategy & Institutional Research Officer517.796.8449VanheesAshleyA@jccmi.edu Doug Yenor Chief Information Officer517.796.8688YenorDouglasH@jccmi.edu About Who We Are About the College Maroon & Gold Standards Strategic Agenda Locations Central Campus Jackson College Hillsdale Hillsdale County Early Middle College Jackson College Lenawee Jackson College Global Fast Facts Careers Leadership Board of Trustees Members Meetings Policies By-Laws Performance Monitoring File a Complaint President’s Office About the President Initiatives Advocacy Executive Order Compliance Former Presidents Resources Executive Council Academic Council Instructional Quality Committees Organizational Charts History Heritage Center Awards & Recognition Community Awards Distinguished Service Award Employee Awards Outstanding Administrator Award Outstanding Faculty Award Outstanding Staff Award TCS2 Award Student Recognition Dean’s List Outstanding Student Award Points of Pride Institutional Info & Reporting Accreditation Consumer Information Policies & Procedures Transparency Reporting
