After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.

After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.
After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.
After successful careers in the private sector, Jones entered politics in 2015, becoming the first Black city councilor and later mayor of Ferguson.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.