Laverie Gene Jones Jr.

LaVerie Gene Jones Jr. grew up in Sioux Falls, S.D. where he attended Catholic schools through high school and later attended Arizona State University where he obtained his BS in marketing from the College of

Business in 1984.

He began his working career with Maguire Iron Inc. working alongside his father. In 1993 he was promoted to president. Gene and his two younger brothers continue to grow the family business which now employs over 130 workers in 35 states. Maguire Iron fabricates, erects, paints and repairs elevated water tanks.

Mr. Jones is married to his wife Cynthia and is father to six children. Gene has been active in his community, serving on many boards including Avera Health Systems, South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources, numerous Catholic diocesan, parish and school boards.