JoAnn T. Jackson aka Jo, world's very first Vision Realization Officer (VRO), shares her adventurous journey that lead her to IPM, a place she calls her "Professional home". Over the years, she has helped IPM grow from a three-person firm in a 650-square-foot office to the national company it is today.
As IPM's Vision Realization Officer, Jo investigates, recommends, and implements strategies to help realize IPM’s vision of becoming a hundred-year company. Jo began her career with 10 years at a division of Johnson & Johnson, the last three years with IPM founder Rich Panico, and culminating as Plant Controller. Jo spent several years operating as an independent accounting service. She holds a Bachelors in Science and an MBA from Eastern Illinois University. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Everest Academy Lemont, is active in her church community, and serves on a variety of boards and committees.
