MAYOR PHILLIP JONES

Newport News City Mayor
Service: U.S. Marine Corps

Phillip Jones is a management consultant with a global firm, where he advises companies on strategy, marketing, organization, and operations across all industries. 

He graduated from the United States Naval Academy as a Burke Scholar and served for over six years on active duty in the Marine Corps. As an Infantry officer, Phillip was blessed to lead his Marines to support peacekeeping and security cooperation missions on multiple continents.

Phillip completed his graduate course of studies at the Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, where he served as a Tillman Scholar and Co-President of the Veterans Club.

Phillip serves as a Planning Commissioner for Newport News, the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula, and Board of Trustees for Virginia's Veteran Services Foundation.

Phillip is the youngest African American Mayor to serve the city of Newport News.