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Randall Jackson
Board Chair
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rjackson@rootedschoolcola.org
Randall "Mack" Jackson serves as the Assistant Pastor at the Bible Way Church of Atlas Road in Columbia, South Carolina. In this role, he provides oversight and leadership to the Associate Pastors, Ordained Elders, Ministers, over 60 staff members, ministry leaders, and ministry volunteers at BWCAR. He is also a member of the Executive Board of Trustees, where he helps guide the church's strategic vision and governance.
Beyond the church, Mr. Jackson was a partner and officer at Sunrise Communications of Columbia, Inc., a public relations, advertising, and communications consulting firm. He was also the Dean of Students at Allen University and the Assistant Dean of Students at Francis Marion University. His leadership extends into higher education and community service, where he currently serves on the Board of Commissioners at Midlands Technical College, having previously served as Chairman, and is now serving as Vice Chairman. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee for the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT), a national nonprofit representing more than 6,500 trustees at more than 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Mr. Jackson's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from Benedict College, a Master of Education from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Divinity from Columbia International University, and a Doctor of Ministerial Leadership from Columbia International University. His background in education and ministry has proven invaluable in leading initiatives that focus on youth, college students, and nonprofit organizations committed to spirituality, education, health, and community development.
The son of Bishop A.C. Jackson and Mrs. Jannie Ruth Lumpkin Jackson, Mr. Jackson is deeply rooted in faith and service. He is married to Lisa Hudson Jackson, and together they continue to impact lives locally and nationally through ministry, education, and leadership.
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Clarence Davis
Board Vice Chair
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Andrea Black Evans
Board Member
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Angela Peters
Board Member
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DeAnne Gray
Board Treasurer
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Felisa McDavid
Board Secretary
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Marcus Neal
Board Member
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Mary Anne Fitzpatrick
Board Member
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