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JMA Solutions’ President and CEO Jan Adams is Appointed to the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund’s (TDJBCF) Board of Directors

Washington, DC – June 15, 2020 – On June 15^h, the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) appointed JMA Solutions’ President and CEO Jan Adams as an Honorary Board Member to its Board of Directors. As an Honorary Board Member, Ms. Adams will play a key role in the advancement and development of breast cancer research to ultimately, achieve the TDJBCF’s mission and vision of a breast cancer-free world. This honorary appointment was detailed in the August 2020 edition of The Southwester.

“I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to join this thriving nonprofit to build new relationships and innovative partnerships to support the TDJBCF’s growth and success,” said President and CEO Jan Adams. “TDJBCF Founder, Thelma D. Jones, and I have worked closely together for several years on various volunteer initiatives and professional efforts, and I have great admiration and the utmost respect for her commitment and dedication to the organization’s mission and vision. The core values of the organization significantly align with my philosophical and philanthropic beliefs and values.”

As a retired United States Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and private sector business owner, Ms. Adams has decades of experience in leadership roles and on charitable boards that directly affect the well-being of youth and the upliftment of communities. In addition to being a board member of the TDJBCF, Ms. Adams serves as a board member for former Washington Redskins Corner Back, Josh Norman’s Starz24 charity organization, the Mamie Mallory Education and Scholarship Foundation, and the African American Civil War Memorial Foundation. She is a member of the Air Traffic Control Association, the DC Chamber of Commerce, the Nominating Committee for the Arena Stage Theater’s Board of Directors, and a corporate partner of the D.C. Adopt-a-School program. In February, Ms. Adams was reappointed by the Mayor of D.C. to serve as a trustee on the District of Columbia’s Retirement Board.

Ms. Adams makes it a priority to not only break barriers in the aviation industry but to also make an everlasting impact in the community. Each year, under Ms. Adams’ leadership, JMA donates approximately 3-5% of its net profit to charities that its employees support. In 2019 alone, JMA contributed to over 30 charitable organizations.

About the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund

The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) is a unique nonprofit grassroots organization whose mission is to advocate and improve the overall health and wellness for women and men through outreach, education and support. We promote early detection strategies for breast health and access to the best biomedical and evidence-based complementary therapies to reduce the incidences and mortality rates of breast cancer. Read more about the TDJBCF on their website here.

About JMA Solutions

Founded by Jan Adams, JMA Solutions is an award-winning, Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman-Owned government consulting firm with over 15 years of experience delivering outstanding customer support. Under Ms. Adams’s leadership, JMA has built a reputation on its commitment by exceeding clients’ business needs with exceptional results. The company’s core competencies include Engineering and Financial Support Services, Software Development, Air Traffic Management, Program and Project Management, UAS Policy Support, Cyber Security, and Professional Training and Development. JMA’s good industry practices have led to considerable recognition by third-party organizations including Inc. 5000, The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal and the DC Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about JMA Solutions at www.jma-solutions.com.

JMA Solutions is Ranked at #18 for the Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in D.C.!

Washington, DC - July 22, 2020 - On July 22nd, the Washington Business Journal (WBJ) ranked JMA Solutions at number #18 in its Book of Lists for the Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in Greater D.C. The WBJ’s Book of Lists is a reputable source that highlights the region’s top companies by category and includes contact and capabilities information to assist organizations in identifying potential partners, new target markets, and industry trends.

This marks the fourth consecutive year that JMA has been recognized in this category. In previous years, JMA was recognized in several other categories including Largest - Veteran-Owned Companies, Minority-Owned Companies, Women-Owned Businesses and Corporate Philanthropist in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

“It is an honor to be listed in the Washington Business Journal’s Book of Lists for the Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in D.C.” said President and CEO Jan Adams. “As a Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman-Owned company, JMA is committed to providing employment opportunities to veterans. This recognition is a testament of our team’s hard work and dedication to always providing the highest quality of service to our customers.”

View the full list of Greater D.C.’s Largest Veteran-Owned Companies below: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/subscriber-only/2020/07/10/largest-veteran-owned-companies-in.html

List of JMA’s Previous Rankings:

2019:

#15 - Corporate Philanthropy - Midsize Companies by Giving in Greater Washington, D.C.
#19 - Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater D.C.
#21 - Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.
#25 - Largest Minority-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.

2018:

#12 - Largest Corporate Philanthropists by Giving - Midsize Companies
#17 - Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater D.C.
#19 - Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.
#19 - Largest Minority-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.

2017:

#14 - Largest Veteran-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.
#15 - Largest Minority-Owned Companies in Greater D.C.
#19 - Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Greater D.C.

About JMA Solutions

Our core capabilities include Software and Engineering Services, Program and Project Management, Acquisition Management, Air Traffic Management, Information Technology Support and Professional and Technical Training. JMA strives to not only better its employees but also the Washington, D.C. community. Each year, JMA donates 3-5% of its net profit to charities that its employees support. In 2019 alone, JMA contributed to over 40 charitable organizations.

JMA Solutions’ President and CEO Jan Adams is Reappointed to the District of Columbia’s Retirement Board (DCRB)

Washington, DC – February 20, 2020 – On February 20^th, JMA Solutions’ President and CEO Jan Adams was reappointed to serve as a trustee on the D.C. Retirement Board (DCRB). Ms. Adams was appointed by Mayor Muriel Bowser and will serve her 2nd term through the year 2024.

“It is an honor to be reappointed as a trustee to the District of Columbia’s Retirement Board,” said President and CEO Jan Adams. “I look forward to continuing my advocacy in ensuring our teachers and public safety officials receive accurate and timely pay benefits throughout the years of their retirement.

Ms. Adams was first appointed to the board in 2017 and is one of three trustees who were originally appointed by Mayor Bowser to serve on the 12-member board. As a trustee, Ms. Adams will play a critical role in the board’s auditing and investment processes of the Retirement fund.

About DCRB

The District of Columbia Retirement Board (DCRB) is an independent agency of the District of Columbia Government. DCRB has the exclusive authority and discretion to manage and control the District of Columbia Police Officers and Fire Fighters’ Retirement Fund and the District of Columbia Teachers’ Retirement Fund (the Funds). DCRB is also the benefits administrator for the District of Columbia Police Officers and Firefighters’ Retirement Plan and the District of Columbia Teachers’ Retirement Plan (the Plans). Read more about DCRB on their website here.

About JMA Solutions

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., JMA Solutions is an award-winning consulting firm with more than 15 years of experience delivering outstanding customer service to our government clients. JMA Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Certified Woman-Owned company, and CMMI services level 3 appraised, ISO 9001:2015 certified and DoD NIST 800-171 verified. We offer access to a network of subject matter experts who consult with our government clients on critical short-and long-term projects. Our core capabilities include Air Traffic Management, Program and Project Management, Software Engineering, Acquisition Management, Information Technology Support and Professional and Technical Training. We are committed to our customer’s values and have a reputation for exceeding business needs with exceptional results.

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