John C. (Jack) Rennie

The Rennie Center is named in memory of the exceptional Massachusetts business and education reform leader John C. (Jack) Rennie, who died in January of 2001. Jack Rennie was the spirit and prime moving force behind the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993. He was the founding chairman of the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE) and the Chairman & CEO of Pacer Systems, Inc.

We are proud to associate our work with the memory and spirit of Jack Rennie. Jack’s consensus-building approach to public policy challenges,  his belief in the power of a respectful, thoughtful, civic dialogue, and  his passionate commitment to children are all qualities we hope will guide the work of the Rennie Center today.