Membership in Zonta has taught Janis that to manage volunteers you must have good communication skills and build a firm foundation of trust to accomplish goals and objectives.  This knowledge has helped Janis in her professional life as the Director of the KC-135 Tanker Maintenance Squadron for the United States Air Force.  "You cannot 'direct' a volunteer to perform a service or duty but rather involve, empower, impassion and unite them in a common goal.  This skill has been extremely helpful in my leadership style in my professional life as I strive not to 'direct' employees but get them on board and going in the same direction as organizational goals," says Janis.

Through her leadership roles at the club, area and district levels,  Janis has learned a great deal about Zonta and has been inspired by the women she has met along the way.  She says,  "I have been awed and inspired by the caliber of women I interact with throughout the world and the actions they have taken or are currently taking to advance the status of women.  I have learned that we truly are making a difference and are the voice for those who cannot speak on their own behalf."

As governor, Janis's goals are to achieve growth in membership and number of clubs, increase legislative awareness and advocacy efforts, train new members and stimulate and revitalize struggling clubs.