Officials: Jones' national headquarters will be in Hattiesburg

(The following is a press release from the Area Development Partnership.)

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi – Jones announced today that it will construct a new $40 million corporate headquarters facility in Midtown Hattiesburg across from The University of Southern Mississippi. Jones portfolio companies including Codaray Construction, FV Recycling, Jones Logistics, Jones Lumber, Jones Power, PortaBull Storage, Spot, and Big Black River Holdings will be headquartered in this highly ammenitized, Class A building. The project is the culmination of an extensive site selection process and facility design that reflects the dynamic, entrepreneurial culture of Jones but also embraces the vision and architectural integrity of the Midtown master plan. This 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters office will serve as a beacon for southern MS.

Jones traces its roots back to a small, family-owned hardwood sawmill in rural southwest MS. From those humble beginnings, Jones has steadily grown, turning opportunities into businesses, and turning businesses into industry leaders. Jones strives daily to “build the legacy” by remaining true to the timeless values and hard work that brought us here, and by embracing change that all dynamic businesses face. Jones currently employs over 400 people in the State of MS with more than 800 employees total with operations all across the United States.

The new headquarters facility will serve as the primary office for over 230 employees for the Jones portfolio of companies headquartered in South MS. By providing Class A office space with state-of-the-art amenities and extremely competitive wages, Jones has earned a reputation for being a premier employer. Jonathan Jones, CEO, states “Our announcement today will have a generational impact on our company and Hattiesburg, MS. Bringing our portfolio companies leadership teams together under one roof will create synergies, efficiencies, and creative collaboration that will foster sustainable growth for Jones.