A serial entrepreneur and CEO of the SMART Group, with over a decade of experience in supporting medium and small businesses to be competitive, scalable, and sustainable. Kevin has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years and has extensive experience in providing consulting to technology companies.

The Executive Director of the West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution and serves as a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce’s Finance Subcommittee. WPFSI is a 20-year community development financial institution that provides capital and technical assistance to underserved businesses. He was worked in the financial services industry for over 29 years in providing capital to small businesses.

President of the West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative, the largest small business coalition in West Philly that encompasses twelve commercial corridor shopping districts and fourteen hyperlocal member business associations. Jones has multiple years of consulting experience in building business and developing business support ecosystems in partnership with the private and public sectors.

An experienced business leader, advisor, and entrepreneur with experience in both the private and public sectors. He has been involved as a senior advisor and business strategist to both large institutions, local governments, and successful Start-Ups including the University City Science Center – Launch Lane Accelerator, United Negro College Fund – STEM Ventures, Backstage Capital Venture Fund, and Black & Brown Founders to name a few. Thom is a past appointee by PA Governor Bob Casey for economic development and MBE compliance, co-Founding Board Member of both Mastery Charter Schools, and Black Male Educators Convening (BMEC).