Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is comprised of five Permanent Members from the Jackson County Board, City of Carbondale, City of Murphysboro, Southern Illinois University and Southern Illinois Airport Authority, and four Community Members elected from the general membership of Jackson Growth Alliance. Community membership is based on financial contributions to Jackson Growth Alliance and includes businesses, individuals and public entities.
| Philip Schaefer, Chairman | Vice President, Southern Illinois Healthcare |
| John Koropchak | Vice Chancellor for Research and Gradute School Dean, Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Ron Williams, Treasurer | Mayor, City of Murphysboro |
| Allen Gill, Secretary | City Manager, City of Carbondale |
| Robert Lorinskas | Member, Jackson County Board |
| Gary Shafer | Manager, Southern Illinois Airport Authority |
| Kristin Gregory | Executive Director, Carbondale Chamber of Commerce |
| Karl Maple | Staff Assistant, U. S. Congressman Jerry Costello |
| Shawn Stearns | Owner, Modern Copier, Murphysboro, Illinois |
Jeff Doherty, Executive Director