A dynamic second-generation preacher, and passionate teacher of God’s Word, Gary Jones Jr., is a native of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and a graduate of Southwestern Christian College, Gary earned a bachelor’s degree in History/Pre-Law and an MBA in Leadership and Organizational Management, both from Oklahoma Christian University. With well over a decade of DEI experience in Higher Ed, Gary is credited with the inception of Oklahoma Christian University’s diversity efforts. He now serves as the Director of Access, Opportunity, & Engagement for the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business. A former member of the OKC Black Chamber of Commerce Board, Gary currently serves as a Director for the National Youth Conference, a member of the Advisory Council for the EMBARK Leadership Curriculum and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Gary and his wife Jillian have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of three beautiful girls, Bristal Addison, Kaleigh Simone, and Savannah Paige.

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