Executive Team

About Our Team

We are a small but nimble, vibrant, innovative, and award-winning company who believes in connecting people to meaningful opportunities that add value and provide a sense of empowerment to their lives and or businesses.

We believe that the success of this strategy creates a win-win for both clients and the consumer.




Jon Chris Edmonds

Multimedia Project Manager



Jon Chris Edmonds

Multimedia Project Manager

Corporate professional specializing in the area of multimedia productions and management.
Extensive background in project management, videography, photography and audio engineering.
Six year of experience in audio engineering and videography.

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Theresa Moor

Community Engagement & Partnerships



Theresa Moor

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Corporate professional who cultivates client relationships for JBJ and partners with an emphasis on companies and leaders in Houston.
Succeeds in creating community partnerships and cultivating relationships.
Has over 30 years of experience in community relations with an emphasis on media advertising, partnerships and campaigns.

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Tarri McFarland

Account Executive Business Compliance



Tarri McFarland

Account Executive Business Compliance

A member of the MWBE team who identifies and assists with minority owned businesses with project participation.
Experienced in B2Gnow management system.
Sales background with experience in insurance and telecom sales.
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Narasimha Arekatla

Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect



Narasimha Arekatla

Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect

Technology expert providing consulting solutions, primarily in the realm of Oracle Fusion HR, Payroll and Benefits.
Skilled in the area of Oracle Fusion HCM.
Extensive background as an Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect.
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Administrative Assistant

Multimedia Project Manager



Administrative Assistant

Multimedia Project Manager

An administrative assistant to all the Vice Presidents at JBJ who helps with organizing, managing, and keeping the office efficiently running.
Responsible for clerical and organizational tasks such as organizing files, scheduling appointments, assisting other staff members and drafting correspondences and messages.
Served as a healthcare worker at Methodist and Baylor prior to joining the JBJ team.
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Latrecia Johnson

Account Executive (Atlanta)



Latrecia Johnson

Account Executive (Atlanta)

Corporate professional who demonstrates the ability to have effective relationship building and who is driven to support and promote excellent service with goals and strategic plans for our clients.
Experience working with multiple fortune 500 Companies as well as Project Management with non-profit organizations that supply multiple services to the community.
Offers a strong background in project management, customer service, analyzing company documentation, auditing, compliance, strategic planning, staff management, coaching and mentoring, community outreach, and coordinating projects.
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LaToya Porter

Project Manager of Government Relations



LaToya Porter

Project Manager of Government Relations

Experienced administrator in the areas of government, public and media relations, who works in tandem with clients and team members to provide strategic support. Her INTP/INTJ personality, diverse background, acumen for detail, and broad perspective allow her to sift through the complexity of people and organizations and generate efficient and effective outcomes.
Attended the UNT Dallas College of Law, the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas, the Federal Bureau of Investigations Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and Image Management and Operational Effects and the Franklin Covey Diversity-Centered Leadership courses.
Served as an AmeriCorps participant and later as a Major of Police with the Dallas Police Department, taught as an adjunct instructor at the Caruth Police Institute and the Dallas Police Academy, team taught at a local community college, co-founded the Rank & File Development Group, LLC, and currently serves as the Advocacy Chair at the Park South YMCA.
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Brian Boyle

Senior Systems Administrator and Account Manager



Brian Boyle

Senior Systems Administrator and Account Manager

IT expert who manages the network, fixes things that are not working, and manages JBJ Management’s Garland Bond Project.
Experienced in all things IT based as well as photo and video work.
Worked in IT services and computer-related business since 1998.
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Sherelyn Roberts

Public Relations Manager



Sherelyn Roberts

Public Relations Manager

Seasoned communications professional who utilizes new and innovative media and marketing strategies in public relations, marketing and promotion in the business, academic and non-profit sectors, video production and public engagement.
Public engagement and project management experience allows her to successfully service a variety of projects using basic key components including understanding client needs, planning, effective communication and problem-solving skills and managing change and evaluation.
Has served as a Public Relations Director, Administrative Assistant for special projects in the music industry and as a News Writer.
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Camron Powell

Visual Media Director



Camron Powell

Visual Media Director

Media professional who works with JBJ’s media team to support client project needs and events via photo and video services.
Primarily specializes in videography, photography and communications.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and has worked with various corporations including Nike, Caribou Coffee, Pacific Sunwear and hopes to build relationships with many more.
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Jerome Garza

Community Engagement Manager



Jerome Garza

Community Engagement Manager

Public Engagement professional providing reliable, data driven access and influence to hard-to-reach neighborhoods, community stakeholders and trusted leaders for our clients through creative, one-of-a-kind tactics.
Experienced professional with over 30 years experience in sales, project management and community outreach.
Former Assistant Regional Census Manager encompassing 12 states which included the supervision of Partnership & Media Specialist, in addition to successfully serving as a retail Banking Center Manager.
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Vernita Wilson

Office Manager Administration



Vernita Wilson

Office Manager Administration

Human resources and administrative manager in charge of keeping the office fully stocked and handling all employee salary, parking and benefit needs and questions.
Primary areas of expertise include communication, organization and employee relations.
Currently a music director and very involved in community service through church.
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Austin Hood

Government Relations Manager



Austin Hood

Government Relations Manager

Communications and political strategy professional with extensive experience in state government.
Specialist in strategic planning, communicating with government officials, and legislative analysis.
Former staffer for a state representative for seven years working in both Austin and Dallas offices and focusing on legislation and constituent services.
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Jerry Rosenbaum

JBJ Technology Senior Project Manager



Jerry Rosenbaum

JBJ Technology Senior Project Manager

Jerry Rosenbaum brings more than 20 years of experience in areas of project management, design and construction administration of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and telecommunication systems.
Jerry is a proven hands-on senior project manager and design engineer experience. He has senior level experience in all project life cycles from initiation to closing. He has extensive experience in contract development, negotiation, and implementation. Jerry has project management and design experience involving large complex projects with numerous stakeholders. He has extensive experience dealing with contract-related items and issues; formal change control, progress reporting; quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA); coordination among various departments, agencies and contracts and cutover of developed systems into live revenue systems. Jerry has proven experience in coordinating design and construction efforts.
JBJ Technology Senior Project Manager
Jerry is a Senior Project Manager currently reporting to JBJ Technology’s (JBJ-T) CTO of JBJ Technology which is a Telecommunications System Design company that serves a variety of industries and market segments. JBJ-T offers versatile experience in project management and systems design / engineering.
Jerry has to his credit a Project Management Professional (PMP) license, a BS in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunication Option, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana as well as a BS in Business Administration/ Marketing, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana.



Jonah Murray

Public Affairs Specialist



Jonah Murray

Public Affairs Specialist

Works with JBJ’s Public Engagement & Government Relations teams to help clients connect with the DFW community. Leads the Fort Worth team, which is expanding business and community relations in Tarrant County.
Skilled researcher, writer, and collaborator with special interests in politics and local government.
Graduated summa cum laude from TCU in 2021 with a B.S. in Political Science & Philosophy. Worked for a nonprofit performing customer service and administrative duties prior to graduation and was a student employee at TCU as an event coordinator and peer educator for the TCU Interfaith Initiative.
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Jon Edmonds

Senior Vice President of Operations



Jon Edmonds

Senior Vice President of Operations

Seasoned executive with over 30 years in President & CEO roles with overall P&L control.
Expert in strategy development and implementation excellence.
Former president at INHP, President & CEO at Foundation for Community Empowerment and regional manager of commercial lending group at Citibank.
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Lauren Taylor

Social Media Specialist



Lauren Taylor

Social Media Specialist

A media specialist in charge of creating graphic content, designing and editing JBJ’s corporate newsletter, and managing multiple social media platforms.
Expert in creating and managing social media content with an eye for creative design.
Graduate of Baylor University double-majoring in Corporate Communication and Journalism, Public Relations & New Media, and a member of the Honors College. Prior to graduation, held multiple internships in the fields of public relations programming, social media marketing and journalism.
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Willis Johnson

Chief Executive Officer



Willis Johnson

Chief Executive Officer

Founder and CEO of JBJ Management who leads a team of marketing professionals that provide strategic solutions in the areas of government relations, public engagement, MWBE compliance, full service media production and a technology division.
With over 35 years in broadcasting, advertising, marketing and sales, he is an expert at creating opportunities for his clients and the JBJ team.
Extensive background in radio and journalism, as he was the Executive Producer of a nationally syndicated show called IMPACT, is a member of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, and has been featured in USA Today and the New York Times.
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Alex Peng

Technology Manager for Oracle Fusion Cloud



Alex Peng

Technology Manager for Oracle Fusion Cloud

Technology Executive for JBJ-Management and is an Oracle Fusion Cloud Professional.
Strong consultant and support experience in the Oracle Application environment along with excellent understanding of both technical and functional aspects of Oracle Application.
20-year solid functional and technical background in Oracle Account Receivables, Accounts Payables, Cash Management, General Ledger, Fixed Asset, Inventory, Purchase Order, and Order Management.
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Nancy Gallegos

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program Supervisor



Nancy Gallegos

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program Supervisor

Member of the administrative team. Also part of the DEI team that oversees compliance for significant projects in the DFW metroplex.
Administrative expert, accounting, organization.
Extensive background in Construction Administration.
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Ian Dowl

Vice President of Public Engagement



Ian Dowl

Vice President of Public Engagement

VP of Public Engagement who leads a team of 12 to identify, develop, and evaluate strategies for clients on how to engage residents in hard-to-reach neighborhoods.
Relies on establishing trust and long-term relationships to develop into new business opportunities for JBJ Management. Directs and coordinates activities and policies that properly promote the client’s products and services.
Member of the Dallas- Fort Worth Urban League Young Professionals, GDAACC, Students for African- American Brotherhood (SAAB Abilene Christian University Chapter), RBCA, RHCA, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, and volunteers with Fortress after school program as well as other community organizations.
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Stacy Crawford

Project Controls / Closeout Manager



Stacy Crawford

Project Controls / Closeout Manager

Corporate professional who assists project managers in the design, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction of a project in addition to collecting, maintaining, and transferring necessary documents to Records Management.
Expert in building strong interpersonal relationships with staff and clients.
15 years experience in the construction industry and has served in several roles, taking immense pride in learning all aspects of building a school.
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Noa Dowl

Senior Vice President Equity Compliance



Noa Dowl

Senior Vice President Equity Compliance

Develops, structures, and maintains programs designed to increase diverse participation in private and public projects.
Expert in strategic communications and compliance management software systems.
Inaugural Chair of the AT&T Performing Arts Center Auxiliary Board, Dallas Examiner ‘Millennial to Watch’, DFW Minority Supplier Development Council MWBE Advocate of the Year Nominee.
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Brenna Wriston

Senior Account Executive Government Relations & Nonprofit



Brenna Wriston

Senior Account Executive Government Relations & Nonprofit

Strategist, change-maker, advisor and advocate that drives community capacity building with over 17 years of leadership experience.
Seasoned, versatile private/social sector strategist known for creating innovative approaches that drive impact, equity, access and intentional partnerships from a strengths-based leadership perspective. Expert in relationship building, public engagement and social mission development.
Former senior director of community collaboration & partnerships at The Family Place, executive director at Alley’s House and program services director at The Salvation Army of North Texas. Former adjunct professor at the UTA School of Social Work.
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Duke Hamilton, JR.

Senior Vice President Technology



Duke Hamilton, JR.

Senior Vice President Technology

Senior Vice President at JBJ on the executive management team that defines and develops day-to-day business strategies for the company. Acts as lead on JBJ projects such as Methodist Hospital, AECOM/City of Dallas, and STV. In the JBJ Technology Division, manages projects like the Dallas County/Oracle, DISD/AECOM, and the Dallas County/Mesquite Government Center project with Suffolk.
Primary expertise is in the area of project management and project oversight for all types of projects, including complex technology hardware and software type projects.
Spent 20 years running a private technology firm plus another 15 years working for private and multinational technology firms such as Collins Radio/Rockwell International/Alcatel, Sprint Communications and WireAmerica.
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Stephany Aguilera

Vice President of Client Relations



Stephany Aguilera

Vice President of Client Relations

VP of Client Relations/Administration who works closely with the CEO to maintain client relationships and oversee all administration duties. In addition, assist in training staff members and new hires, implementing and monitoring programs, managing client projects as directed by management, and seeing the programs through to completion.
Manages workflow by assigning tasks to other administrative/staff employees daily, ensuring that deadlines are met, and work is completed correctly.
Worked as a Land Tech for Petro-Hunt LLC, an oil and gas company in Dallas, Texas, for eight years prior to joining JBJ Management.
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Samantha Gordon

Public Affairs Specialist & Government Relations



Samantha Gordon

Public Affairs Specialist & Government Relations

Corporate professional who works with clients, project leads, team members, and stakeholders to provide strategic support services.
Specializes in innovative thinking, research and analysis, team collaboration, and verbal and written communication.
A graduate of Texas Tech University with a BA in Political Science and a graduate of Texas A&M University, The Bush School of Government and Public Service with a Master of Public Service Administration (MPA) degree focusing on Public Policy Analysis and State and Local Government.
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Gabrielle Johnson



Gabrielle Johnson




Cecilia Reyes



Cecilia Reyes




Aditi Sehgal



Aditi Sehgal




A.C. Gonzalez, Jr.



A.C. Gonzalez, Jr.




BJ Johnson

Vice President



BJ Johnson

Vice President

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