Board Members, Staff and Volunteers
The JK Movement Board of Directors consists of:
Johnny Allen Jr
Executive Director |
Bill Hunstock
Board President |
Andrea Carroll-Franck
Secretary, |
Jim Erett
Board Treasurer |
Dave Zeitchick
Board Member |
Dr. Robert J. Brown
Board member the University of St. Thomas (Deceased) |
Robert Stevens
Board Member |
Drew Johnson
Board Member |
Tricia Flowers
Board Member |
Erik Thorsell
Board Member |
Ronda Butler
Board Member |
Darryl Dixon
Board Member |
Tiffany Harris
Board member
Board member
Advisory Committee
Claud Allaire
Member Macalester College Theresa A. Neal: Board member, St. Paul Public Schools |
Dr. Leo Lewis
Member, Lewis Sports Foundation |
Joel Franklin
Member St. Paul Youth Services |
Sue Smith-Grier
Member, Writer, former Volunteer Manager |
David Martin
Member, Attorney, Henson & Efron Professional Association |
Debra Pridgen
Member, Retired Girl Scouts River Valley |
Don Roney
Member, Perfect Technique Sports Analysis |
Lisa Roney
Board member, Hennepin Technical College |
JOHNNY ALLEN JR.
Johnny Allen, Jr. is the founder of The JK Movement (JKM). Johnny has a true compassion for working with youth and nurturing their physical and mental development.
Johnny understands the importance of supporting the well-being of youth. He believes with supportive guidance and proper training in healthy living and life-skills. Youth will demonstrate a physical, mental and emotional burst of growth in their lives, leading them to success and their innate destiny. He is firmly committed to making The JK Movement organization a community leader in youth development.
Personal Information:
• Born and Raised in St. Paul
• Graduated from Highland Park H.S.
• Received his B.A. in Business from University of St. Thomas
• 20 + years of experience Mentoring, Volunteering, and always pursuing to be the best positive role model to the youth
“His work ethic and enthusiasm are both second to none and his passion for making a difference in the world is sincere and admirable” - Joshua R. O’Neill
“Johnny’s mission is to give back. I see this almost daily in his service in our church and in the community. Johnny’s drive, compassion and integrity along with his education make him a tremendous asset in any business.” Kenneth H. Reid, Program Manager, HealthPartners Medical Group
“During this time I have observed him, counseled him and challenged him to take on new projects and initiatives unfamiliar to him. He never shirked off his responsibilty, acted sluggishly, but welcomed each challenge with his creativity and might while keeping me informed along the way.” Pastor Charles L. Gill, D. MIN
Johnny understands the importance of supporting the well-being of youth. He believes with supportive guidance and proper training in healthy living and life-skills. Youth will demonstrate a physical, mental and emotional burst of growth in their lives, leading them to success and their innate destiny. He is firmly committed to making The JK Movement organization a community leader in youth development.
Personal Information:
• Born and Raised in St. Paul
• Graduated from Highland Park H.S.
• Received his B.A. in Business from University of St. Thomas
• 20 + years of experience Mentoring, Volunteering, and always pursuing to be the best positive role model to the youth
“His work ethic and enthusiasm are both second to none and his passion for making a difference in the world is sincere and admirable” - Joshua R. O’Neill
“Johnny’s mission is to give back. I see this almost daily in his service in our church and in the community. Johnny’s drive, compassion and integrity along with his education make him a tremendous asset in any business.” Kenneth H. Reid, Program Manager, HealthPartners Medical Group
“During this time I have observed him, counseled him and challenged him to take on new projects and initiatives unfamiliar to him. He never shirked off his responsibilty, acted sluggishly, but welcomed each challenge with his creativity and might while keeping me informed along the way.” Pastor Charles L. Gill, D. MIN