Jenn Aldworth

Executive Director, Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs

Teachable point of view: We are all works in progress and should strive for continuous improvement.  "Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." — Maya Angelou, American poet, and civil rights activist

Qualifications: First woman and person of color to lead the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.  In this role, I represent the interests of all 39 traditional Boys & Girls Clubs in the Commonwealth that serve nearly 90,000 youth annually. In 2022, the Alliance secured the most revenue in its 22-year history with state and federal funding totaling over 17 million dollars.  I have Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Connecticut and a Masters degree, in Human Resource Development, from Clemson University; via a cohort program through Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Business experience: I am a Club Kid who has had the honor of working full-time with Clubs for 29 years in several capacities:  Program Director, Operations Director, Assistant Executive Director, Executive Director and now as an Alliance Director.

Personal interests: As a founding member of Beta Sigma Alpha, the first Latina Sorority at the University of Connecticut, I enjoy my continued work on the board with a focus of being a positive force in the lives of young Latinas.  I also play a mean game of pickleball.

DJ Jones

BGC of North Central North Carolina, President & CEO

Teachable point of view: True leadership is all about service to others. Many times in our careers we are faced with choices and opportunities that we may not always have an answer too. At the end of the day, serving others is the highest calling anyone can have. If we allow service to be the focus of our being, respect, opportunities and strong relationships will follow. As I was once told, "Follow me, I'm right behind you".

Qualifications: I have a BS in Accounting and a MBA with a concentration in Management. I have served as a Safety Peer Consultant with BGCA and as a consultant for career consultations. Informally, I have mentored dozens of Club professionals within my local organization and throughout other organizations as well. The area of mentorship that I thrive in is career/professional development. My goal is for those that work with me to one day have my job.

Business experience: I have been provided the opportunity to serve as CEO, COO, VP of Operations, Unit Director, Camp Director, and Camp Counselor on my 21 year career in the Movement. I have led teams as large as 150 individuals in multiple counties and as small as 3 individuals in one unit. I have served in rural and urban communities. I have served on the Boards for Rotary, Kiwanis and the local Chamber.

Personal interests: Reading, watching sports, mentoring

Shane Sudol

BGC of Garfield, CEO

Teachable point of view: This movement is so important to so many kids, professionals and communities. The work we are challenged with doing is critical and important on so many different levels. All professionals need to understand the importance on providing opportunities for our youth.

Qualifications: I have been through a lot of challenges and TPA and my network of mentors have helped me. I am easily relatable and willing to help.

Business experience: I have been in the BGC movement since 2008 and have worked for two Clubs. I have held roles as Aquatics Director, Development Director, Project Director, Director of Operations and CEO.

Personal interests: Food, Sports and Live Music.

Tracy Ogden

BGC of Oshkosh, CEO

Teachable point of view: Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It is helping them to learn rather than teaching them.

Qualifications: I have worked in Resource Development for over 20 years in different youth organizations.

Business experience: Serve on the TPA Board, CEO Boys & Girls of Oshkosh and the Excellence in Leadership board.

Personal interests: Biking, tennis, football - Go Packers! Sunshine and beaches.

Markus Jackson

BGC of Tennessee Valley, Chief Operating Officer

Teachable point of view: "Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding." Proverbs

Qualifications: Bachelors in Organizational Management, Masters in Human Resource Development - Qualified to mentor in professional development, managing large club operations, developing superior work teams, creating a culture of high expectation, board development, day-to-day operations, performance management.

Business experience: 27 Year Club professional. COO, Director of Operations, DOD for BGCA, National Trainer BGCA, Vice President Board of Directors for 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville

Personal interests: Enjoy sports, cars, Bourbon and Cigars