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| '''Mark Evan Jones''' (born January 16, 1962) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is co-founder and executive chairman of Goosehead Insurance, a Texas-based ], and CEO of N5B Capital, the investment arm of the Jones family. Known for his philanthropic contributions, Jones and his wife, Robyn, notably donated $101 million to ], which renamed its College of Nursing in their honor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite |
'''Mark Evan Jones''' (born January 16, 1962) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is co-founder and executive chairman of Goosehead Insurance, a Texas-based ], and CEO of N5B Capital, the investment arm of the Jones family. Known for his philanthropic contributions, Jones and his wife, Robyn, notably donated $101 million to ], which renamed its College of Nursing in their honor.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=Tristan |date=29 April 2021 |title=Sportsmen Licenses Hit All-time High as Demand Surges for Outdoor Recreation |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/04/29/sportsmen-licenses-hit-all-time-high-as-demand-surges-for-outdoor-recreation/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Early life and education == | |||
| Jones was born on January 16, 1962, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Theodore Evan Jones, a dentist, and Joan LaVaun Hass, a homemaker. Following his parents' divorce when he was nine, Jones moved to ], where he spent the remainder of his youth. He attended high school at ], where he met his future wife, Robyn Roberts. They married shortly after graduation in 1980. | |||
| In 1982, Jones enrolled at the ] in Edmonton, graduating in 1985 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Later, he attended Harvard Business School, earning his MBA in 1991. | |||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
| Jones began his professional career in 1985 at Clarkson Gordon (now part of ]) in their Calgary office, focusing on audit and mergers and acquisitions. He joined ] in Boston in 1990 as part of his MBA internship and continued full-time upon graduation. He became a partner in 1996 and was promoted to Director (senior partner) in 2001. | Jones began his professional career in 1985 at Clarkson Gordon (now part of ]) in their Calgary office, focusing on audit and mergers and acquisitions. He joined ] in Boston in 1990 as part of his MBA internship and continued full-time upon graduation. He became a partner in 1996 and was promoted to Director (senior partner) in 2001.{{citation needed|date= January 2025}} | ||
| In 2003, Jones co-founded Goosehead Insurance with Robyn Jones. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly, going public on the ] in 2018 with its ] recognized as one of the most successful of the year. Jones served as CEO from inception until July 2024, when he transitioned to Executive Chairman.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Cuccinello |first=Hayley C. |title=The Unlikeliest Power Couple: Meet Texans Robyn And Mark Jones—And Their Billion-Dollar Empire |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hayleycuccinello/2019/08/12/mark-robyn-jones-goosehead-insurance/ |access-date=2025 |
In 2003, Jones co-founded Goosehead Insurance with Robyn Jones. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly, going public on the ] in 2018 with its ] recognized as one of the most successful of the year. Jones served as CEO from inception until July 2024, when he transitioned to Executive Chairman.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Cuccinello |first=Hayley C. |date=2 December 2020<!-- story appeared in 31 Augusut 2019 issue of Forbes Magazine--> |title=The Unlikeliest Power Couple: Meet Texans Robyn And Mark Jones—And Their Billion-Dollar Empire |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/hayleycuccinello/2019/08/12/mark-robyn-jones-goosehead-insurance/ |url-access=limited |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> In addition to his work with Goosehead, Jones is CEO of N5B Capital, the family’s investment arm. | ||
| In 2021, Mark and Robyn Jones acquired over 125,000 acres of timberland West of Kalispell, ], now known as Flathead Ridge Ranch.<ref>{{Cite |
In 2021, Mark and Robyn Jones acquired over 125,000 acres of timberland West of Kalispell, ], now known as Flathead Ridge Ranch.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=Tristan |date=8 February 2021 |title=Texas Power Couple Acquires 125,800 Acres of Timberland West of Kalispell |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/02/08/texas-power-couple-acquires-125800-acres-of-timberland-west-of-kalispell/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, the couple was noted in the ] list of Immigrant billionaires with a net worth at that time of over $1.8 billion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Durot |first=Matt |date=20 April 2022 |title=A Record Number Of Immigrants Have Become Billionaires In The U.S. |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattdurot/2022/04/18/a-record-elon-musk-eric-yuan-peter-thiel-number-of-immigrants-have-become-billionaires-in-the-us/ |url-access=limited |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == Controversy == | |||
| Jones was publicly involved in the 2022 decision to halt the Mountain Gateway housing development in ]. Concerns over fire safety and community impact led Jones and other local stakeholders to oppose the project, resulting in its cancellation by the Whitefish City Council. | |||
| == Philanthropy == | == Philanthropy == | ||
| Mark and Robyn Jones have been prominent ], especially in Montana, where they have ties to the Flathead Valley region.<ref name=":0" /> In 2021, the couple donated $101 million to Montana State University’s College of Nursing, the largest private gift in the university’s history and the largest donation ever to a ] in the United States. In recognition, the college was renamed the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite |
Mark and Robyn Jones have been prominent ], especially in Montana, where they have ties to the Flathead Valley region.<ref name=":0" /> In 2021, the couple donated $101 million to Montana State University’s College of Nursing, the largest private gift in the university’s history and the largest donation ever to a ] in the United States. In recognition, the college was renamed the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Weber |first=Liz |date=18 November 2021 |title=Montana State University's College of Nursing named for couple who gave $101 million donation |url=https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana_state_university/montana-state-universitys-college-of-nursing-named-for-couple-who-gave-101-million-donation/article_06f6fd5a-ece6-5ced-8da2-be7e31198757.html |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |pages=<!-- not specified --> |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tognini |first=Giacomo |date=1 September 2021 |title=Insurance Billionaires Mark & Robyn Jones Pledge Record $101 Million To Train Nurses In Montana |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/giacomotognini/2021/09/01/insurance-billionaires-mark--robyn-jones-pledge-record-101-million-to-train-hundreds-of-nurses-in-montana/ |url-access=limited |archive-url= |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chronicle Editorial Board |first= |date=18 November 2022 |title=Massive donation to Montana State's nursing school is proving to be money well spent |url=https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/editorials/editorial-massive-donation-to-montana-states-nursing-school-is-proving-to-be-money-well-spent/article_0c1d4356-6692-11ed-823d-2b6db9c7223d.html |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en |type=Editorial}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=England |first=Whitney |date=16 February 2022 |title=Community Foundation to receive large donation specified for affordable housing |url=https://whitefishpilot.com/news/2022/feb/16/community-foundation-receive-large-donation-specif/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Whitefish Pilot |language=en}}</ref> Jones refers to the donation as a philanthropic investment designed to eliminate the shortage of nurses serving Montana by 2030. | ||
| Jones and his wife have also supported various conservation efforts, ], and educational initiatives across Montana.<ref>{{Cite |
Jones and his wife have also supported various conservation efforts, ], and educational initiatives across Montana.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=Tristan |date=9 June 2021 |title=Meet the Joneses |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/06/09/meet-the-joneses/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Scott |first=Tristan |date=30 August 2021 |title=Texas Power Couple with Flathead Ties Gifts $101 Million to MSU Nursing Program |url=https://flatheadbeacon.com/2021/08/30/texas-power-couple-with-flathead-ties-gifts-101-million-to-msu-nursing-program/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=<!-- not specified --> |date=5 April 2023 |title=Montana State to award honorary doctorate to Robyn Jones |url=https://whitefishpilot.com/news/2023/apr/05/montana-state-award-honorary-doctorate-robyn-jones/ |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Whitefish Pilot |language=en |agency=MSU News Service}}</ref> | ||
| == Awards and honors == | |||
| * The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University stands as a testament to their commitment to healthcare and education. | |||
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| Mark Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1962-01-16) January 16, 1962 (age 63) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | University of Alberta (B.Com.) Harvard Business School (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, investor, philanthropist |
Mark Evan Jones (born January 16, 1962) is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is co-founder and executive chairman of Goosehead Insurance, a Texas-based insurance brokerage, and CEO of N5B Capital, the investment arm of the Jones family. Known for his philanthropic contributions, Jones and his wife, Robyn, notably donated $101 million to Montana State University, which renamed its College of Nursing in their honor.
Career
Jones began his professional career in 1985 at Clarkson Gordon (now part of Ernst & Young) in their Calgary office, focusing on audit and mergers and acquisitions. He joined Bain & Company in Boston in 1990 as part of his MBA internship and continued full-time upon graduation. He became a partner in 1996 and was promoted to Director (senior partner) in 2001.
In 2003, Jones co-founded Goosehead Insurance with Robyn Jones. Under his leadership, the company grew significantly, going public on the NASDAQ in 2018 with its IPO recognized as one of the most successful of the year. Jones served as CEO from inception until July 2024, when he transitioned to Executive Chairman. In addition to his work with Goosehead, Jones is CEO of N5B Capital, the family’s investment arm.
In 2021, Mark and Robyn Jones acquired over 125,000 acres of timberland West of Kalispell, Montana, now known as Flathead Ridge Ranch. In 2022, the couple was noted in the Forbes list of Immigrant billionaires with a net worth at that time of over $1.8 billion.
Philanthropy
Mark and Robyn Jones have been prominent philanthropists, especially in Montana, where they have ties to the Flathead Valley region. In 2021, the couple donated $101 million to Montana State University’s College of Nursing, the largest private gift in the university’s history and the largest donation ever to a nursing school in the United States. In recognition, the college was renamed the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing. Jones refers to the donation as a philanthropic investment designed to eliminate the shortage of nurses serving Montana by 2030.
Jones and his wife have also supported various conservation efforts, public safety, and educational initiatives across Montana.
References
- ^ Scott, Tristan (29 April 2021). "Sportsmen Licenses Hit All-time High as Demand Surges for Outdoor Recreation". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ Cuccinello, Hayley C. (2 December 2020). "The Unlikeliest Power Couple: Meet Texans Robyn And Mark Jones—And Their Billion-Dollar Empire". Forbes. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Scott, Tristan (8 February 2021). "Texas Power Couple Acquires 125,800 Acres of Timberland West of Kalispell". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Durot, Matt (20 April 2022). "A Record Number Of Immigrants Have Become Billionaires In The U.S.". Forbes. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Weber, Liz (18 November 2021). "Montana State University's College of Nursing named for couple who gave $101 million donation". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Tognini, Giacomo (1 September 2021). "Insurance Billionaires Mark & Robyn Jones Pledge Record $101 Million To Train Nurses In Montana". Forbes. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Chronicle Editorial Board (18 November 2022). "Massive donation to Montana State's nursing school is proving to be money well spent". Bozeman Daily Chronicle (Editorial). Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- England, Whitney (16 February 2022). "Community Foundation to receive large donation specified for affordable housing". Whitefish Pilot. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Scott, Tristan (9 June 2021). "Meet the Joneses". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Scott, Tristan (30 August 2021). "Texas Power Couple with Flathead Ties Gifts $101 Million to MSU Nursing Program". Flathead Beacon. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- "Montana State to award honorary doctorate to Robyn Jones". Whitefish Pilot. MSU News Service. 5 April 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2025.