Leadership

Board of Directors

The Junior Achievement of Polk County board is composed of local community leaders with a strong and balanced blend of skills and experience, providing guidance and support to Junior Achievement of Polk County’s staff and volunteers as we strive to uphold our mission.

The board of directors exercises overall responsibility for the policies, programs, and direction of Junior Achievement of Polk County, while also providing advice and counsel on a broad range of operation protocols.

The diversity of the board is chosen to reflect a multitude of expertise offerings. All members have a strong and demonstrated commitment to our three pillars: work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy

  • JOEY BISSINNAR

    Board Chair

    Radiate Energy, LLC
    Energy Coordinator

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  • CHARLES W. ANCHORS, JR.

    Feathr
    VP of Finance

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  • BRENDA CESAR-BARNALES

    Truist
    VP Commercial Relationship Manager, Gainesville

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  • KARSTEN DERENDORF

    James Moore
    CPA

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  • JENNIFER HUNT

    CAMPUS USA Credit Union
    Chief Financial Officer

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  • JENNIFER HARRELL

    UF Innovate
    Assistant Director

  • DUG JONES

    Clark University
    Program Manager for Workforce Grants

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  • FRANK JONES

    Walmart Transportation 7835/6899
    HR Manager

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  • KIRK KLEIN

    Koss Olinger
    Managing Partner

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  • JOSEPH LOWRY, JR.

    Lowry Financial Advisors, Inc.
    Managing Partner

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  • TIM POWELL

    PNC Bank
    Vice President Banking Center Manager

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  • JESSICA MACLAREN

    Scorpio
    Controller

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  • MRUGESH SHAH

    Financial Professional
    World Financial Group

  • MICHELLE (SHELLEY) VICKERS

    Relationship Manager/Executive Administrator, Scherer Construction

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