Bio

Alan K. Jones

Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College (1964-1966) / Football
Gulfport, Mississippi

Alan Jones attended Perkinston Campus from 1964 to 1966. His freshman year, he was freshman class officer, Student Council member, Freshman Favorite, team captain, quarterback and was named All-State Honorable Mention. During his sophomore year, he was elected Mr. Perkinston Junior College and Student Council president. He was team captain, starting quarterback, punter and was again named All-State Honorable Mention. From 1966 to 1969, he played football at Delta State College, receiving his bachelor’s degree. He received his master’s in education in 1971 from Mississippi State University. From 1970 to 1979, he was coach and assistant athletic director at MSU, and from 1980 to 1989, he was coach and assistant athletic director at Texas A&M. He is currently the vice president and senior financial advisor for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. in Biloxi.