Short Bio
Jay Hakes has served as Director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum since June of 2000. An alumnus of the Carter administration, Hakes spent most of his time there as an assistant to Secretary of Interior Cecil Andrus. Jay worked with Florida Governor (later Senator) Bob Graham where he held numerous positions including Director of the Governor's Energy Office, Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief of Staff and Director of Senator Graham's Florida Office. During most of the 1990's, Hakes headed the highly regarded Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy. He continues to speak on contemporary energy issues and the modern presidency combining both interests in his book, A Declaration of Energy Independence (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., July, 2008). He has testified before congressional committees more than 25 times and has appeared in national print and electronic media on numerous occasions to discuss energy issues. Formerly a professor of political science at the University of New Orleans, he holds a Ph.D. from Duke University.
Full Bio
Education
B.A., Wheaton College (Illinois), 1966
M.A., Duke University, 1968
Ph.D., Duke University, 1970
Current Job
Director, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (Atlanta Georgia), 2000-
Jay Hakes manages one of twelve presidential libraries under the National Archives and Records administration. The research component of the library contains the primary papers of the Carter presidency as well as records relating to Carter’s life before and after his time in office. These materials are open to historians, other researchers, and the general public. Some materials are available at the Library’s web site.
The site also contains a Museum with numerous exhibits on Carter’s life and presidency. The Museum contains a detailed replica of the oval office, some of the most impressive gifts of state, and sections on major issues of the Carter presidency, such as limiting the spread of nuclear weapons, the signing of the Panama Canal Treaty, and the Camp David Accords. Major traveling exhibits on various aspects of American history are also featured.
Hakes continues to speak on modern energy policy and issues related to improving the management of public agencies. His new book, A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment was published in July of 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Previous Job
Administrator of the Energy Information Administration (EIA), Department of Energy, 1993-2000 - Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed manager of the independent statistical and analytic agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. Oversaw the collection, dissemination, and archiving of the nation’s energy data series and provided the final review and approval for a wide variety of analytic and forecasting products that form the foundation for almost all major work on energy issues throughout the governmental and private sectors.
Major spokesman on energy issues. Testified frequently before congressional committees on a wide variety of energy issues. Interviewed and quoted by most major news organizations. Provided regular briefings on energy trends to the Secretary of Energy.
Used strategic planning to provide higher levels of customer service. Under Jay Hakes leadership, the EIA web site highly advanced and was rated as one of sixteen best in the federal government by Government Executive. EIA developed a comprehensive system of performance measures, which indicated increasing levels of public recognition and customer usage. In 1998, the organization received the highest Baldridge quality management ranking of any headquarters organization in the history of DOE.
Other Government Experience:
1995-2000 Member, Council on Federal Statistical Policy
1987-1993 Florida Director for U.S. Senator Bob Graham (resigned twice for brief periods to run statewide campaigns)
1985-1986 Florida Governor’s Office (Executive Staff Director, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff for Governor Bob Graham)
1981-1985 Director, Governor's Energy Office, State of Florida
1980 Special Assistant, Executive Office of the President
1977-1979 U.S. Department of Interior, Deputy Executive Secretary and Executive Secretary (Also had titles of Special Assistant and Assistant to the Secretary)
1977 U.S. Agency for International Development, Special Assistant for Personnel
1977 Member (Presidential appointment), Panel for the Western Fifth Circuit, U.S. Circuit Judge Nominating Commission
Academic Experience:
University of New Orleans
1970-73 Assistant Professor, Political Science
1973-77 Associate Professor, Political Science
1972-75 Political Science Graduate Coordinator
1974-77 Graduate Council
1971-77 University Senate (not consecutive terms)
Duke University
1966-70 James B. Duke Fellow
1968-69 Shell African Studies Fellow
Publications:
2008 A Declaration of Energy Independence: How Freedom from Foreign Oil Can Improve National Security, Our Economy, and the Environment . John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ.
2001 “Can Measuring Results Produce Results: One Manager’s View,” Evaluation and Program Planning, Vol. 24, pp. 319-327.
1999 “Prospects for 30 TCF,” Natural Gas, August, pp. 12-16. John Wiley and Sons, Inc. With James M. Kendell.
1997 “Performance Measures and Organizational Change,” PA Times, Vol. 20, No. 7 (July). Washington, D.C.: American Society for Public Administration. Pp. 14, 17.
1996 “Comparing Outputs to Outcomes: Making Sense of What We Do,” PA Times, Vol. 19, No. 10 (October 1), pp. 1-2, 9.
1979 “Carter and the Judicial Recruitment Process,” in Steven Shull and Lance LeLoup (eds.), The Presidency: Studies in Public Policy. Cleveland: King's Court Press, pp. 95-133. With Elliot Slotnick.
1976 “The Impact of Democratic Party Reform on the South,” Journal of Political Science, Vol. 4 (Fall), pp. 36-51. With Robert B. Denhardt.
1975 “Diverging Paths in East Africa, “ Current History, Vol. 68 (May), pp. 202-05, 230.
1974 “Delegate Selection in Non-Primary States,” National Civic Review. Vol. 63 (November), pp. 521-25. With Robert B. Denhardt.
1973 “Bargaining and Parliamentary Behavior in Africa: A Comparative Study of National Assemblies in Zambia and Kenya,” In Allen Kornberg (ed.), Legislatures in Comparative Perspective. New York: David McKay, pp. 335-82. With John L. Helgerson.
1973 “Weak Parliaments and Military Coups in Africa: A Study in Regime Instability,” Sage Research Papers in the Social Sciences (Comparative Legislative Series), 90- 004. 37 pp.
1973 “Stability in East Africa: An Evaluation,” Current History, Vol. 64 (March), pp. 114-17, 132-33.
1972 “Kenya,” “Tanzania,” and “Uganda,” The Americana Annual. New York: Encyclopedia Americana, pp. 382-83, 657, and 691-92. (Also 1973-76)
1970 “Election Year Politics in Kenya,” Current History, Vol. 58 (March), pp. 154-59, 177.
1969 Study Guide for Kenya. Boston: African Studies Center of Boston University. 76 pp.
Other Activities
Board member, Atlanta Council on International Relations, 2006-
Member, National Academy of Sciences Committee, “Research and Development Statistics at the National Science Foundation,” 2002-2004.
Member, Advisory Board, Florida Growth Management Conflict Resolution Consortium, 1990-93.
Adjunct Professor, Department of Public Administration, Florida State University, 1990. Course topic: State and Federal Perspectives on Executive Leadership.
Alternate Member, Southeast Compact Commission for Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management, 1984-86.
Member, Advisory Panel on Energy Priorities, U.S. General Accounting Office, 1984.
Member, National Governors' Association review team for U.S. Department of Energy proposal, “Technology Transfer in the 1980's,” 1984.
Member, National Governors' Association Electric Utility Task Force, 1982.
Member, Advisory Board, Florida Solar Energy Center (University of Central Florida), 1981-89.
Alternate Member for Governor Bob Graham, Southern States Energy Board, 1981-85
Florida Negotiator, Southeast Regional Compact on Low-Level Radioactive Waste, 1981.
