Mike Jackson

Mike Jackson is the President of JLA International. He has over 30 years of experience in the peanut and tree nut industry with a focus on food quality and safety systems, product development and research on peanuts, tree nuts and nut butter products.Mike joined JLA in 2000, prior to which he worked for PERT® Laboratories for 14 years. During that time, his roles included Manager of Product Development, Manager of Analytical Services and Director of Operations.Mike is currently a board member of the Peanut Standards Board appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He received his B.S. degree in Food Science from North Carolina State University in 1986 and his MBA from East Carolina University in 1995.