Curtis Lee Jones, Jr.

Curtis is a gifted and distinctive speaker. His relatable and humorous presentation style immediately grabs participants' attention and keeps them engaged throughout the entire experience. With over 20 years of serving as a leader and teaching leadership skills, Curtis' insight into leadership, communication and connecting diverse communities is exceptional and the perspective he brings to each topic is salient and unique.

Curtis L. Jones, Jr. earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, with a minor in Theological Studies, from Thiel College in 1998. He continued his education at Gannon University where he completed the Leadership Erie program. Mr. Jones, Jr. began his career working at a non-profit organization which provided behavioral health services for children and their families. Since then he has spent 20 years professionally dedicated to serving youth in Erie County.

Curtis’ commitment to the greater Erie community is further evidenced by his participation on numerous community groups and organizations. He has served on boards for both non-profit and economic development organizations in Erie. Currently Curtis, among numerous other activities, serves as the Chairperson for the Enterprise Loan Fund. Additionally, Mr. Jones, Jr. completed his third consecutive term on Erie’s City Council in 2018. During this tenure he was Council President for two years. Recently Erie City Council selected Mr. Jones, Jr. to complete an additional year of serving Erie as a councilman.