Mannie L Jackson

Mr. Jackson is Chairman of the Board of the Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. and from 1993 to 2007 was also its Chief Executive Officer. Prior to the Harlem Globetrotters, he was a Senior Vice President of Honeywell Inc. Mr. Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science and Education degree from the University of Illinois. Mr. Jackson has also served as a Director of Reebok International, Stanley Works, Jostens and True North. He is currently Chairman of United Entertainment Group, a trustee of the University of Illinois Foundation and a Director and Chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame. He is a founding member and former president of The Executive Leadership Council, providing African-American executives with a network and leadership forum to promote excellence in business, economic and public policies. Mr. Jackson is Chairman of Ashland's Governance and Nominating Committee and is a member of the Personnel and Compensation Committee.