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Our Leaders

JAX Executive Team


Lon Cardon
President and CEO

JAX Executive Team

As a nonprofit organization, JAX is governed by its Board of Trustees, which provides strategic direction, financial oversight and fundraising support. A Board of Scientific Counselors provides advice on the Laboratory's scientific activities, including research, education, training and genetic resources programs. The leadership team is comprised of senior leaders responsible for implementing JAX strategic priorities, and for administering all JAX functions. 

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Mary Dickinson

Ph.D.

Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer

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Mitchell Kennedy

Executive Vice President, JAX & President, JMCRS

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Doug Abbott

M.B.A., C.P.A.

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Dan Hoag

Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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Gina Rodriguez

Senior Vice President of Advancement

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Emily Schorer

Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff and Chief People Officer

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