24 Years of Discipline, Applied to the 8th Ward.
24 Years
Naval Service
Legal
Counsel
Executive
Leadership
Naval Officer Service
Merck Executive
Chief Equal Opportunity Officer
Boeing & Hines
24 years of dedicated service, rising through the ranks. Served as Minority and Women's Affairs Liaison.
Transitioned to pharmaceutical industry leadership, gaining executive experience at Merck.
Post-military, led DEI initiatives at Boeing and Hines Interests, gaining international experience.
Recalled to active duty, drafted Navy's first DEI policy, protecting rights across the Department.
Applying Legal Discipline to Civic Governance
Dr. Jones's extensive legal background, including drafting the Navy's first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, directly informs his approach to municipal governance. His experience ensures decisions are made with fairness and accountability.
From lobbying state and local governments for STEM career growth to international development initiatives, Dr. Jones understands how to build partnerships that deliver tangible results for the 8th Ward.
See Dr. Jones's Impact in the 8th Ward
His commitment to community self-determination is reflected in his local leadership record.