Gary Chartrand, Board Chair; Dennis Whittle, CEO & President; Dawn Emerick; Chief Strategy Officer; Alex Osborne, Director of Operations & Membership; Shelby Howick, Project Director; Ashli Nixon, Lead Designer, Rachael Delgado, Executive Assistant The membership consists of over 90 CEOs, Presidents, and their local equivalents from leading organizations in Jacksonville, all of whom demonstrate a strong record of civic contribution.

It provides access to exclusive events that facilitate valuable and thoughtful input from organizational leaders, aimed at contributing to Jacksonville's growth and development as a world-class city.

The organization conducts interdisciplinary and unbiased research on a wide range of public policy issues, advocating for economic growth and an improved quality of life in Jacksonville.

Key figures in the incorporation included Hugh Greene, John Delaney, Lynn Pappas, Pete Rummell, and Steven Halverson.

Inspired by Kansas City's Civic Council, Lynn Pappas, then chairwoman of the Non-Group, realized that a similar initiative could be implemented in Jacksonville.

Whittle, co-founder of GlobalGiving and Feedback Labs, and former Senior Partner of Strategy and Innovation at the World Bank, was chosen for his track record in leading initiatives.

JCC members also brainstormed collaboratively to identify the initiatives necessary to make Jacksonville the destination of choice for businesses, families, and graduates.

Each of these pillars plays a vital role in shaping the future of Jacksonville, advancing civic engagement, education, economic mobility, and quality of life, while positioning the city as a leader in innovation, connectivity, and resilience.

Through collaborative brainstorming and strategic initiatives, JCC members are working together to make Jacksonville the destination of choice for businesses, families, and graduates.

[7] During the strategic initiative identification process, the Jacksonville Civic Council (JCC) recognized the need for additional revenue to achieve the desired outcomes.