Mel Jones

Mel Jones is the Director of Inclusion at Hoffman Construction where he leads the corporate initiative for a more holistic inclusive environment. With over 27 years of experience in the construction industry, Mel has developed strategies and implemented processes that increase employee engagement and work satisfaction as well as increased diverse and small business inclusion at all levels of the design and construction process. His role serves as a catalyst to promote a culture of inclusion, where all individuals thrive and remain highly engaged.

Mel facilitates inclusive business practices for women, minorities, and small businesses in support of construction projects and actively conducts community outreach to develop new partnerships with MWVESB firms.

Mel’s dedication and commitment extends to community organizations, including past appointments as advisory board chair for Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) and as president of the Black Citizens Coalition of Portland Neighborhoods (BCCOPN).

Mel is the current board chair for Constructing Hope, a program dedicated to preventing recidivism by introducing recently re-introduced citizens into pre-apprenticeship and the construction industry. He is a board member for the Port of Portland’s mentor/protégé program, and he serves on the national board for the American Contract Compliance Association, (ACCA) the leading training institute educating compliance practitioners around the country. Mel is also an advisory board member for Oregon’s COBID program and small businesses certification agency.