I am a veteran of the United States Army, where I retired as a Sergeant Major. I was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi where I graduated from Clarksdale High School. I am married to Jacquelyn Meeks of Clarksdale, MS and have two daughters, Andrea and Brianna. My military background consists of 23 years in various leadership roles in the United States Army. I have held all leadership positions throughout the military. I have completed all the military leadership courses to include a graduate of the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy Class # 59. I have served as an Adjunct Professor for 7 years teaching numerous leadership, management and process improvement courses from high school to graduate school.
Academic Achievement Doctorate in Business Administration Master of Arts in Organizational Management Master’s Certificate in Project Management Master’s Certificate in Business Analysis Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma Certified Quality Auditor Lead ISO 9001:2015 Auditor
Professional Organizations American Society for Quality Project Management Institute Alpha Phi Alpha Inc. Life Member Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine North and South America Inc. Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, P.H.A Southern Jurisdiction Knights of The York Cross of Honor P.H.A. Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Oklahoma F & A.M.
Mrs. Jacquelyn Y. Pace
Jackie is a Human Resources professional with 20+ years of experience. Her passion is providing HR solutions for her clients by helping them build their HR infrastructure through technology, compliance, and people. Prior to launching G&J Pace Consulting, Jackie served as the Chief of the Processing, Records and Benefits Section. Primary focus on work that involves interpreting guidelines, regulations, and directives concerning moderately complex benefits, worker's compensation and/or retirement and entitlement cases, participating as a team member for cyclic audit of civilian personnel actions.
Jackie holds a master’s degree from Capella University with a major in Human Resource Management. Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, reading and listening to music. She also enjoys mentoring up-and-coming HR professionals where she shares her knowledge and passion for HR.
Academic Achievement Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Associate in Arts - Accounting