GRANT A. JONES
Executive Director

Grant A. Jones, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from Southern New Hampshire University. In addition to the Saint Peter Claver Foundation, he also serves as the Executive Director of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Prior to his professional work with the Knights of Peter Claver, he spent 28 years as a hotel and restaurant executive, having served at some of the nations largest hotel and restaurant corporations.

Mr. Jones is a fourth-generation member of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. initiated into Paul Ladnier Jr. Branch #4 in 1976, and he is currently a member of Father Charles Council #4 and Father Charles Hanks Fourth Degree Assembly #20. Before serving the Order in a leadership role, Mr. Jones served on the National Council Board of Directors of The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. from 2010 - 2013 as Gulf Coast District Deputy, Director of Conventions, and Chair of the Personnel Committee.

Within the greater Black Catholic Community, Mr. Jones has served on various panels and participated in focus groups, and currently serves as the treasurer of the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) and the parliamentarian and finance committee chair ob the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA).  

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