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Our Staff and Board of Directors

Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.). This is the team behind Elite F.O.C.U.S. that is guiding and developing the organization to be the premiere destination for students eager to begin a career in the sports industry.

MICHAEL JACKSON
Founder/Executive Director
  • 2-time Emmy Award winner

  • 14 years of experience in sports media production at ESPN

  • Volunteer youth football and basketball coach

DEVIN SCOTT
Treasurer
  • Retail Compliance Manager (West Area) for Verizon Wireless

  • Domestic and International auditor for Verizon

  • 2-year starter at quarterback for Temple University

CHERYL WILLIAMS
Secretary
  • Retired educator of 32 years

  • Recognized Who's Who in Education

  • Curriculum and development writer for public school programs

  • Director of multiple after school programs

ROGER CHANOINE
Member
  • Business solutions manager for over a decade with Konica Minolta, Canon and Toshiba

  • Retired NFL veteran at tackle for Rams, Browns, Jaguars and Texans

TIM GUNNING
Member
  • Attorney at Gunning Law

  • Over a decade as volunteer basketball coach

MICAH PROVIDENCE
Student Member
  • High school student

  • Aspiring journalist

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