Mr. Bill Jackson is President and Chief Professional Officer for United Way of Erie County. He has been with United Way for 20 years, bringing with him 15 years of previous experience in business, marketing, and finance. Mr. Jackson is an Erie native, holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration from Gannon University. United Way of Erie County is working to reduce poverty in the Erie region by changing community conditions and creating opportunities for a better life for everyone. They mobilize people and organizations from across the community who bring the passion, resources and expertise needed to get things done. Thanks to the generous community support they receive, United Way helps improve the lives of one out of every three people in Erie County each year.