Leadership

About the Black Jax PAC

Learn More About the Function, History, and Leaders of the Black Jax PAC

Our Organization:

Established in 2020, Black Jax PAC is a duly authorized nonprofit organization with the State of Florida. It is also registered as a Political Organization with the Florida Department of State, Division of Elections.

 

Our Leaders:

Black Jax PAC operates through a board of directors composed of thought leaders and executives in various industries, including but not limited to:

  • Transportation
  • Real Estate Development
  • Healthcare
  • Technology
  • Law
  • Insurance
  • Pension System Administration
  • Professional Sports
  • Governmental Relations.
  • Economic Development

 

The BJP Board has hundreds of years of collective experience influencing and leading both private and public sectors.

MEET OUR BOARD

Eric K. Mann

Chairman

Eric Mann brings to the Black Jax PAC his veritable history of working with high-level volunteers and community leaders to achieve profound and lasting community change.

Having previously worked as a non-profit executive in seven major markets across the nation, Mann contributes a wealth of knowledge regarding operations, strategic planning, community development, fundraising, and more.

Timothy H. Johnson

Treasurer

Timothy Johnson was drawn to work with and for the Black Jax PAC because, with a commitment to seeing people of color in Jacksonville both thriving and feeling empowered, he believes in supporting solution-based organizations.

Otherwise, Johnson works ...

Roger Groves

Corporate Secretary

Roger Groves is a former tax judge, partner in a 100-person law firm, and professor of both business and tax law. His legal career has spanned four decades. Currently, Groves provides legal guidance, business strategies, and solutions ...

Jerry Gooden

Assistant Treasurer

Focused on enhancing the health and quality of life of those around him, Jerry Gooden joined the Black Jax PAC with a history of both supporting and advising various non-profit organizations.

Gooden is also a retired senior executive ...

Fred Franklin

Floyd Willis

Derrick Smith

Co-Chair Legislative Committee

Derrick Smith was driven to join the Black Jax PAC because of his passion for ...

Darnell Smith

Chairman- Fundraising Committee

With a history of leadership in the health insurance industry, Darnell Smith is lauded for ...

Nathaniel Ford

Board Member

Having dedicated his life to enhancing the accessibility and operations of public transportation, Nathaniel Ford ...

Len Brown

Chairman of the Communication Committee

With a keen eye for strategic planning and legal counsel, Len Brown not only exhibits ...

Kevin Holzendorf

Co-Chair Legislative Committee

A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Kevin Holzendorf maintains a strong ongoing relationship
with the greater Jacksonville ...

Aundra Wallace

Vice Chairman