our story.

Jim Evans
President & CEO

A visionary leader who bridges innovation with the strategic direction of the company, Jim is the founding partner, President and CEO of JEA. Over the last forty years, his objective has always been to provide the highest standard of service to clients. This client-centric approach pairs perfectly with his extensive knowledge of complex legislation and regulations related to pension plans. Under his direction, he has built a successful company and product – PENFAX, the administration system at the heart of JEA’s solution offering. His forward-looking leadership inspires staff to maintain the momentum of adaptability and innovation needed to keep this specialized technology business thriving in an ever-changing industry.

Sheree Johnson
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Sheree drives JEA’s long-term vision and strategic plan by working closely with leadership to set the direction for the company's continuing evolution. With over 35 years in the industry, Sheree excels at matching clients with the right solution for their operation as well as leading the development and execution of client training strategies for their rollout of PENFAX. Her vast knowledge of pension administration practices and market trends inform and guide much of JEA’s strategic direction and growth. This extensive experience in the pension market translates to inspired strategic partner relationships, making Sheree a key executive and shareholder in the organization.

Peter Winters
Chief Operating Officer – (COO)

Peter is responsible for all areas of daily operations at JEA. He works directly with the leadership team to implement the company's strategic vision and values. His role is focused on keeping the business performing at its peak while ensuring client satisfaction. For over 20 years, Peter has been actively involved in the design, implementation, and oversight of strategic agendas and operating systems across a variety of industries. His progressive leadership experience spans a number of business functions including operations, corporate finance, private equity, and management consulting. He most recently held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Viking Air. Peter also served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer for de Havilland Aircraft of Canada, was a Managing Director for Westerkirk Capital, and held positions at TD Capital and Andersen Consulting.

Robert Day
Senior VP Project Governance

Robert brings 30 years of practical, hands-on pension experience to JEA, where he leads a team of project management professionals in the pursuit of excellence. Robert emphasizes the importance of process and compliance while acknowledging that flexibility is essential – especially in an agile world. He ensures that projects are executed responsibly, respectfully, fairly, and honestly, and does so with an enthusiasm that elevates client engagement and trust. Robert consistently delivers on his ability to lead clients to the enthusiastic adoption of system solutions that are embraced fully by the end user.

Brendan Meagher
VP Finance

With a wealth of financial and business expertise, Brendan leads the finance and administration team at JEA while contributing to the development and execution of JEA’s strategic initiatives. Prior to joining JEA in 2019, Brendan was director of financial planning and analysis at UrtheCast, a publicly traded satellite imaging company. He has held increasingly senior roles in corporate finance over the past 15 years, primarily in the technology sector in New York and Vancouver. Brendan holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MILR from Cornell University, and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Andrew Preston
VP Engineering

As leader of JEA's product development and test teams, Andrew emphasizes agile principles, employee development, openness to technological change, and pushing for continuous improvement. He encourages this with the mindset that all of these pieces come together to deliver the highest value and best quality to JEA's clients. Andrew began his career as a firmware developer with PMC-Sierra and joined JEA in 2019 following his prior work in engineering management and Agile Product Owner roles at Intel and Teradici. With extensive experience in prior positions as a Product Owner, Andrew brings expertise, strong methodology, and big-thinking leadership to the team. He holds a Master of Applied Science (Electrical Engineering) from Carleton University.