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 & CEO517.787.0809E-mail Cynthia Allen Vice President, Student Achievement & College Operations517.796.8403E-mail Keith Book Chief of Staff & Governance Liaison517.796.8569E-mail Alytrice Brown Vice President, Student Achievement & Student Support517.796.8560E-mail Michael Desnoyer Vice President, Student Achievement & Financial Services517.796.8439E-mail Jennifer Dobbs Senior Executive Director, Mission Integration & Human Flourishing517.796.8575E-mail Julie Hand Vice President, Student Achievement & College Foundation517.990.1353E-mail John Randle Vice President, Student Achievement & Employee Success517.796.8561E-mail Benjamin Valdez Vice President, Student Achievement & Academics517.796.8409E-mail Jason Valente Vice President, Student Achievement & Enterprise Services517.796.8418E-mail Ashley Van Heest Chief of Strategy517.796.8449E-mail Doug Yenor Vice President, Student Achievement & Digital Innovation517.796.8688E-mail 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 MLK Celebration 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 Professional Licensure Disclosures Transparency Reporting
