Alison C. Jones, PE, PhD
Board Member
Areas of Expertise
Ms. Jones is a business and technology leader with more than 35 years of experience in Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC). Over the course of her career, she has worked across virtually every part of the business, from project delivery and operations to global technology strategy and transformation.
Recently, Alison retired from her corporate role at Arcadis, a global engineering consultancy with over 37,000 employees, where she led Global Services & Solutions. In that role, she focused on using technology to make services more efficient, scalable, and impactful for clients around the world.
Today, Ms. Jones brings that experience to her own consulting practice, where she works with AEC firms on strategy, operations, and digital transformation. She is also the CEO of Order Penguin, an equipment rental startup that uses technology to simplify processes and create a better customer experience.
In addition to her consulting and startup work, Alison serves on the board of EKI. She also thoroughly enjoys her business mentorship role through Santa Clara University’s Social Impact Entrepreneurship Program.