Board Profiles

James Jones

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Bio

Educational Highlights:
Graduate of New Britain High School
B.S. Central Connecticut State University
 

Career Highlights: Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of New Britain. 24-year career in education, including former Dean of Students at Slade Middle School.

Community Service:   James serves on the Board of directors of The YMCA OF New Britain - Berlin, the Community Chest of New Britain, and the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.  He has also served on the boards of Mooreland Hill School, OIC, and HRA. He was a Commissioner for New Britain Parks & Recreation.
 

Hometown: New Britain

Currently Lives In: New Britain

Personal Note: James and his wife Sarah have four children.

Board Involvement

Board Member Since 2015

Board Committees: 

  • Chair, Grants Committee
  • Member, Nominating and Governance Committee
  • Member, Audit Committee

“I grew up in New Britain, taught in New Britain, and now lead a nonprofit in New Britain.  Volunteering with the American Savings Foundation is one more way I feel am continuing to invest in the community I love.” - James Jones