Hailed as the face of AT&T in Detroit, Robert Jones served city and region residents with excellence for more than 47 years through his leadership roles at the telecommunications giant. He played a significant role in the creation of AT&T’s Believe Detroit initiative, which was launched in 2019.
Police Commissioner Jones joined the Board in August 2025 following his appointment by Mayor Duggan and confirmation by City Council.
A graduate of Cass Tech High School and Wayne State University, he is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Metropolitan Church of God. His community service and civic involvement includes numerous non-profit organizations. He serves on the boards of SER Metro Detroit, Jefferson East Inc., Southern Wayne Regional Chamber, and Neighborhood Services Organization.