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CONTACT: Matt Galnor: (904) 472-4196, matt@bachmangalnor.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JAX CHAMBER ANNOUNCES INFLUENCE JAX COHORT I The program promises to deepen political knowledge of the Northeast Florida region. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 5, 2025) – Last month, JAX Chamber announced Influence JAX, a program designed for business professionals who want to deepen their understanding of government, expand their civic impact and strengthen their ability to lead in the public arena - whether as elected officials, engaged citizens or business professionals working within or alongside the government.
Facilitators JAX Chamber President and CEO Daniel Davis, JAX Chamber Chair-Elect Misty Skipper of Gate Petroleum, and Adam Hollingsworth of TSG Advisors will be accompanied by various featured speakers from across the city. “Influence JAX bridges a critical gap for professionals who want to lead beyond the boardroom. Having worked in both the public and private sectors, I know how important it is to understand the intersection of business, government, and public perception,” said Misty Skipper. “This program equips leaders with the context, confidence, and communication tools they need to navigate high-stakes decisions and drive meaningful change in their communities.” “After three decades in government and politics—from Capitol Hill to City Hall to the Governor’s Office—I’ve seen how much impact informed, engaged citizens and business leaders can have. Influence JAX gives participants an inside look at how decisions really get made—and how to lead effectively in the public arena,” said Adam Hollingsworth. “It’s a rare opportunity to gain the kind of perspective that usually takes years to learn.” The Influence Jax participants are: - Alan Cottrill, Avant Construction Group, Owner + CEO
- Brandon Blake, BB Electric & Technology, Owner + CEO
- Christopher Crothers, Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Director, Impact Investing
- Christopher Kennelly, Kennetic Productions, Inc., CEO + Executive Producer
- Clark Fouraker, Glenn Layton Homes, Director, Strategy + Sales
- David Cawton, Swisher International Group Inc., Manager, Corporate Communications
- David Garfunkel, Jacksonville Civic Council, Chief of Public Affairs
- James Neshewat, St. Johns Asset Management, LLC, Principal + Fiduciary Financial Advisor
- Jeff Wyatt, Gryphon Wealth, Owner + Senior Private Wealth Advisor
- Jenn Kjellman, JSK Marketing, President + Founder
- Jim Bush, Florida Power and Light, Director, North Region External Affairs
- Joey Leik, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jax, CEO
- Kate Strickland, Wander Media, CEO
- Kemal Gasper, VyStar Credit Union, Vice President, Community Engagement
- Madelen Salter, Office Images, Market President
- Maxine McBride, Clockwork Marketing, CEO
- Michael Sittner, Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC, Associate Attorney
- Michael Strahl, Hylant, President - Jacksonville FL
- Mike Ammirata, Resource Solutions Plus, President + Owner
- Mike Zaffaroni, Liberty Landscape Supply, Owner
- Niko Negron, PRI Productions, Vice President, Strategy + Logistics
- Noah Moran, Downtown Vision Inc., Senior Director, Administration
- Paula Carlisle, Encompass Health, CEO
The program begins in August and will consist of nine modules covering various topics from studying the political process, to building a campaign team and understanding leadership roles. View online for more information. About JAX Chamber The JAX Chamber is the business membership organization dedicated to driving quality economic growth in Northeast Florida to make this region the best place to live, work and play. Membership provides the opportunity to connect with and buy from other Chamber members. The connections result in business growth and a more prosperous economy. ###
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