Richard L. Jones, Ph.D., has served in major leadership roles in the nonprofit sector throughout the country.
In 2013, he served as the Senior Vice President of Community Investment of the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. He was responsible for leadership, planning and measurement, and execution of United Way’s strategic income, education, and health investments.
Richard also served as the Administrator of Employment and Family Services and the Cuyahoga Support Enforcement Agency for Cuyahoga County in Ohio. Prior to his position, for 13 years, he served as President and CEO of Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago, delivering more than $290M in programs and services to more than 600,000 people during his tenure.
Dr. Jones currently serves as Preferra’s President of the board and as presenter in the Preferra’s Risk Management Education Program.