JOHN EDWARDS JR., INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RCCAA

 John Edwards is a Jacksonville, Florida–based executive leader with extensive experience in community action, organizational development, and leadership consulting.

Current & Recent Roles

  • Interim Executive Director, Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA), Jacksonville, FL

  • Executive Director, Northeast Florida Community Action Agency (NFCAA), Jacksonville, FL (1983–2014)

  • Founder of The Edwards Group Florida, an organizational and leadership development company specializing in organizational transition, readiness for excellence, and leadership training

  • Former Solutions Consultant at Sai360 and Sales Solutions Consultant II at Black Knight, Jacksonville, FL

  • Mechanic with Signature Flight Support, Jacksonville, FL (2003–2007)

Professional Background
Edwards has over 21 years of experience in organizational, executive, and personal leadership development. His career spans nonprofit leadership, corporate consulting, and aviation maintenance. He is recognized for building collaborative partnerships, driving systemic change, and advancing programs that serve vulnerable populations

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts – Lafayette College

  • Master of Science – Lynn University

Community Impact
As Executive Director of NFCAA, Edwards led initiatives that empowered families and supported community prosperity. His leadership at MACAA focuses on establishing compliance, management practices, and an analytical foundation to strengthen programs for those in need