Sonoma State University President Ruben Armi-na announced today that Stuart C. Jones, J.D., has been chosen as the University's new Vice President for Development. Jones replaces Dr. James Meyer who retires this summer.
Jones' appointment begins July 1.
"We couldn't be more pleased that Stuart will be joining us. He comes from a university similar to SSU that holds the same values as we have here. He has an outstanding record in fund raising and I fully expect he will continue to excel at SSU," said Armi-na.
Jones is currently vice president for advancement and regional services at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. His job there involved working closely with the campus community, governing boards and leadership to establish the institution's priorities and fund raising strategies.
He will provide similar leadership at Sonoma as he gets to know the campus and donors who support the University. "My wife Michelle and I are looking forward to moving our family to California. I am excited by the opportunities at SSU and welcome the challenge of achieving them. I am particularly impressed with how SSU's donors and friends are involved with the activities of the campus. This is a place I want to be," said Jones.
Jones earned his B.A. in political science at Southern Utah University, his MBA at Utah State University, and his Juris Doctorate and MPA at the University of Utah. Prior to serving as vice president of advancement and regional services at Southern Utah University, he was assistant to the president there.
He also practiced law with one of Utah's largest and oldest statewide law firms worked as a judicial clerk for the United States Court of Claims in Washington, D.C., and served as a political campaign director for two successful U.S. senate campaigns.
Professional activities and affiliations include several board appointments, volunteer legal counsel and service as a member of the Utah Summer Games Board of Governors. Among his many awards and honors Jones was named Man of the Year by the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce and was a gold medalist in the Men's Open Tennis Tournament in the Utah Summer Games.
For further information, contact Lynn McIntyre, vice president for university affairs, (707) 664-2732 or lynn.mcintyre@sonoma.edu
