j._preston_jones.jpgFORT LAUDERDALE — J. Preston Jones, interim dean of the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, has become a member of the Broward Education Foundation Board, providing strategic leadership to the school in support of NSU’s mission, core values, and 2020 vision.

Jones earned a doctorate and master’s in Business at Nova Southeastern University, and received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University.

His previous positions at NSU include executive associate dean, associate dean for academic affairs, executive
director of master’s programs and assistant professor of management, director of M.B.A. programs, faculty coordinator for graduate programs, director of the center for entrepreneurship and recruiter.  

Before entering higher education, Jones served the Johnson & Johnson family of companies in various engineering and management capacities for more than 15 years.

Former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Jones to the Florida Technology, Research and Scholarship Board in 2011 for a three-year term. He also serves as president of the Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra.

“We are honored to have such an esteemed educator join our board,” said BEF President and CEO Jorene Jameson.

*Pictured above is J. Preston Jones.