Background
Jones, Nelson was born on May 21, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Rosa Mae Jones.
Jones, Nelson was born on May 21, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of George and Rosa Mae Jones.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Roosevelt University, 1969. Master of Business Administration, University Chicago, 1974.
Marketing consultant, computer system & word processing and computerized display system. Sales trainee & sales trainee manager General Foods Corporation, Chicago, 1968—1970. Computer marketing representative International Business Machines Corporation, 1971—1973.
Program marketing analyst Xerox Corporation, Rochester, New York, 1973—1975. Industry account executive 3M Company, Chicago, 1975—1976. Associate director, marketing National Minority Purchasing Council, 1976—1978.
Marketing executive NCR Corporation, 1978—1980. Midwest regional sales manager Blackfeet Indian Writing Company, since 1981.
Member & supporter Window To The World/Channel 11, Chicago Public television, since 1977, Easter Seal Society, Chicago, since 1977, Masca-Sickle Cell Anemia, since 1977. Member of International Platform Association, Museum of Science and Industry, Grant Park Concerts Association, Air Force Museum Foundation, National Specialty Merchandisers Association, Association of Master of Business Administration Executives, American Marketing Association.
Married Valerie Ann Hughes, June 21, 1966 (divorced 1973). Children: Selene Tess, Nelson, Manuel.