Gerald K. Jones

Gerald Jones is president and founding partner of Union Core America LLC, a venture capital and investment advisory business. Mr. Jones is also a founding principal of Broadway Properties, Inc., an affordable housing development firm. Prior to the founding of Broadway Properties, he held vice president and director roles with First USA Bank, BlackRock Financial Management, Verizon Communication, and Meridian Bancorp. He has directed various financial and operational areas during his career, developing a broad array of experience and knowledge in strategic planning, accounting, finance, business modeling, information systems, and project management.

Gerald has served on various education-focused nonprofit boards, including the board of trustees for the Community College of Philadelphia, the Walden School (Media, Pennsylvania), the Cost Containment Committee of Brandywine School District (Wilmington, Delaware), and various charter schools. He also has been a board member of various USA Track & Field-related organizations. Mr. Jones is a native of Philadelphia and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Drexel University.