Johnathan Lee Iverson, Board Member

An accomplished and history making showman who’s been privileged to grace the most coveted stages and arenas, the world over. As a member of The Boys Choir Of Harlem, he shared the spotlight with the likes of LL Cool J, Spike Lee, Lena Horne, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Luciano Pavarotti, Roberta Flack, Placido Domingo, Tony Bennett and scores of other luminaries in the world of entertainment. The youngest and first Black Ringmaster of the iconic Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, which he served until its closing in 2017 making him the last ringmaster in the 146 year history of The Greatest Show On Earth, is renowned for his “powerful voice” and “superstar” presence, as well as, one of Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People, but he is most proud of being a question on JEOPARDY® twice.

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  Image of a man with chocolate brown skin dressed as a ringmaster in a white top hat, red cape with popped collar, and a white shirt.. Behind him is a background with various colorful circus props. Box with the ASL interpreter in the bottom corner. Text:  Johnathan Lee Iverson