Meet Our founders
Calandra Jones-Howard, Ed.S.
President / CEOThe youngest daughter of Fred Earl Jones is the President / CEO of the Herk Foundation. She received her Baccalaureate Degree from Tennessee State University, Master's Degree in Education from Freed-Hardeman University and Educational Specialist Degree from Mississippi College. She also continues to show her love for music and dance through church, community, and foundation activities. Furthermore, she is a charter member of Psi Beta Zeta (Southaven, Mississippi) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Most of all, she is a proud wife of her wonderful husband, Charles, and mother of her beautiful daughter, Alexus .
Music & Band background: Piano, Flute, Saxophone, Majorette, Performance Arts: Choral, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Liturgical Dance |
lisa Jones
Board chairThe oldest daughter of Fred Earl Jones is the co-founder and Board Chair of the Herk Foundation. She received her Baccalaureate Degree from the University of Mississippi and a Master's Degree from Tennessee State University. She is an author and the Owner/Publisher of Divine Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee. Furthermore, she is a charter member of Sigma Chi Zeta Chapter (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Most of all, she is loving mother of two children, Jocelyn and Jayden.
Music & Band background: Piano, Trumpet, Tuba, French Horn, and Drum Major Performance Arts: Theatre, Choral, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Liturgical Dance. |