Paul W. Jones

Mr. Paul W. Jones is a graduate of the University of Evansville with a degree in engineering. He is the retired chairman and CEO of A.O. Smith Corporation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and he is past chairman and CEO of U.S. Can Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, and CEO of Greenfield Industries, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia. Prior to that, Jones enjoyed a long and successful career in various capacities with General Electric. In October 2010, Jones delivered a lecture, “Lessons Learned,” as part of the Kern Family Foundation Speaker Series at the University of Evansville.

Jones has always devoted time to community activities. Currently, he is a trustee of the Wisconsin Nature Conservancy. In addition, he is a co-founder of the Milwaukee Water Council.