Background
Jackson, Les was born in December 1952 in Manning, Alberta, Canada.
professional sports team executive
Jackson, Les was born in December 1952 in Manning, Alberta, Canada.
Head coach Great Falls Americans, 1979—1980, Brandon Wheat Kings, 1980—1982. Assistant coach Minnesota North Stars, 1985—1987. Assistant general manager Dallas Stars, 1993—1998, assistant general manager, director hockey operations, 2000—2007, interim co-general manager, 2007—2008, co-general manager, 2008—2009, director scouting and player development, since 2009.
Assistant general manager Atlanta Thrashers, 1998—2000.
Children: Brock, Drake, Reid.