Melanie Carter was, and always will be, Jackson’s Mother, and she serves proudly as the President of the JMC Foundation. Melanie worked in corporate sales and marketing and currently owns and operates a Pilates studio in Rogers, Arkansas. 

Angie Cox is a founding member and serves as the Vice President of the JMC Foundation. She has been an educator for nearly 30 years with nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. Jackson was her beloved nephew. Angie lives in Lexington, Kentucky.

Denise Martin is a longtime friend of the Carter family and a former resident of Rogers, Arkansas. She currently serves as secretary for the Jackson McIntosh Carter Foundation. The mission of the JMC foundation to spread kindness to the Northwest Arkansas community aligns with Denise's core tenet to live a life of kindness and empathy and to encourage others in their personal pursuits. She and her husband Derrick live on Bainbridge Island, Washington and enjoy exploring the trails and beaches of the Pacific Northwest.

Matt Kendall is a native of Rogers and graduate of Rogers High School. He has a passion for serving on non-profit boards and he currently serves as the treasurer of the JMC Foundation. His desire to help carry on Jackson’s legacy by providing support to those students showing kindness and innovation. Matt is currently the President and CEO of Arvest Bank Mortgage Division and Central Mortgage Company.

Matt Campbell resides in Rogers and graduated from Rogers High School in 2015, the same year as Jackson. As a current board member for the JMC Foundation, Matt strives to spread kindness in Northwest Arkansas. Matt hopes to advocate for the underprivileged and effectively serve all in Northwest Arkansas by carrying on Jackson’s great legacy. Matt is currently entering his final year at the University of Arkansas School of Law and is a part time law clerk for a local law firm.

Carson McCullough grew up through school, sports, and the community with Jackson Carter and family. Carson is proud to be a board member of the JMC foundation and is excited to carry on Jackson’s legacy through giving back to young adults in the Northwest Arkansas area with the same creativity, drive, and heart that Jackson had. Carson is currently located in Greensboro, NC working for Nestle Purina. 

Dr. Patricia Bailey is the Emeritis, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs at Arkansas State University Mountain Home.   Dr. Bailey served as a vice chancellor from 1995 and was named Provost in 2009 by the ASU Board of Trustees.

Brandi Joplin is a native Arkansan and a graduate of the University of Arkansas.  She serves on the JMC Foundation Board as well as the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Board.   Brandi is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Sam’s Cub, a division of Walmart Inc, and is a board member for the Walmart Foundation.