C. Jones Hooks

Jones Hooks is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within economic development and management sectors. Since 2008, Jones has served as the Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority. Prior to this position, Jones was the President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance from August 1999 to June 2008 and gained experience as a Senior Manager at KPMG from 1997 to 1999. Early career contributions include serving as President of the Albany Economic Development Commission from 1989 to 1999. Jones holds an MBA in Business-Government Relations from The George Washington University and a BBA in Human Resources from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business.