Jacquelyn Blanton, Managing Director, has a Master's of Arts Degree in Teaching, combined with certifications in pre-school and elementary education. Currently completing her certification in administration and supervision, she manages three pre-school sites, 29 classrooms, a staff of 62 teachers and their assistants. In addition to coordinating local, state and federal mandates, budget oversight, program/curriculum design, training and development, Jacquelyn brings an extensive health and fitness background.
A former world-class Track and Field athlete and a member of four NCAA Championship Teams, Jacquelyn Blanton boasts of 20 plus years of practical experience and educational expertise that strongly insures the success story for JGB Ventures and all its clients.
John Blanton, Relationships Manager/Motivational Speaker, holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University. In his 15 years as an educator and coach, John built a reputation for creating, resurrecting and growing a variety of education, leadership and self-development programs. He has also established himself as an authority in the construction of physical training programs designed especially to improve the physiological capabilities required to perform a given skill to increase the type of energy supply specific to working muscles. His revolutionary Speed, Conditioning, Agility, Technique (SCAT) System has become a phenomenon that is being widely used by coaches, trainers, athletes and sports camps throughout the entire country. His multi-dimensional Student-Athlete Advisory Program is also grasping the attention of school districts and athletic organizations.
Appearing on various television programs, he once had the opportunity to debate the late Arthur Ashe on national television regarding proposition 48 and the effect on students of color. He has received countless accolades, among them, the National Black Monitor and Greater News Award for Assault on literacy, and is featured in Cambridge Who’s Who Executives and Professionals. John has also been instrumental in counseling individual students for post-secondary participation as well as providing recreational leadership to inner-city youth. JBG Ventures is John’s way of sharing his impressive list of result oriented academic and social accomplishments with schools, organizations and communities that face endless challenges.