The presidents of JASA have played a pivotal role in shaping and guiding the organization, shouldering the responsibility of directing and promoting JASA's mission, overseeing its operations, and fostering meaningful connections with the Japanese community. By presiding over official meetings and ensuring the smooth execution of the Corporation's activities, they have upheld the organization's purpose and strengthened its legacy. JASA's past presidents deserve recognition and gratitude for their leadership, dedication, and invaluable contributions to the growth and success of the organization. An official list of JASA's past presidents is below:

1989: Founded

1990: Mr. Charles B. Todd

1991-1992: Mr. Charlton B. McArthur

1993: Mr. Joseph W. Blackburn

1994: Ms. Nisa Miranda

1995: Mr. Roy F. Etheredge

1996: Mr. Allen Collins

1998: Mr. Doug Moore

1999-2000: Mr. Brian Hilson

2002: Mr. Larry Doss

2003: Ms. Hilda Lockhart

2004: Mr. Mickey Harbin

2005: Dr. Marilyn Emplaincourt

2006: Ms. Carol Argo

2007-2008: Mr. Larry Swetonic

2009: Mr. Mac Greaves

2010-2012: Mr. Mike Oatridge

2013-2014: Mr. G. Lamar Smith

2015-2016: Mr. Calvin Miller

2017-2018: Mr. Milton Davis

2019-2021: Mr. Shane Kearney

2021-2023: Mr. Mark Brown

2024: Mr. Mark Jackson