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Steve Jones is an American business executive, entrepreneur, and author, currently serving as the Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allied Universal, one of the world’s largest providers of security and facility services.[1][2] Under his leadership, the company has expanded operations to more than 100 countries and employs over 800,000 people globally.[3][4]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Jones was born in Orange County, California, and raised in Livermore, California. During his youth, he worked various jobs, including shoe shining, to earn money. He played football throughout his childhood and continued the sport at the collegiate level. Jones attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), where he played college football and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1992.
He later completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Redlands while employed full-time. Jones has stated that his athletic background contributed to the development of discipline and perseverance, qualities he considers important to his professional success.[5]
In 2025, Jones delivered the keynote address at the University of Redlands Graduate Commencement Ceremony, where he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in recognition of his business leadership, entrepreneurial success, and philanthropic contributions."University of Redlands begins 2025 graduation season". Press-Enterprise. 2025-04-25.
Career
[edit]Jones joined Universal Protection Services in 1996, when the company operated as a regional firm with approximately $12 million in annual revenue. Over the subsequent decades, he played a central role in the company’s expansion, overseeing more than 100 mergers and acquisitions. In 2016, he led the merger between Universal Services of America and AlliedBarton Security Services, resulting in the formation of Allied Universal.
As of 2024, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and the seventh-largest worldwide, with estimated annual revenues exceeding $20 billion.[6]
Leadership and Recognition
[edit]Jones has received several honors for his contributions to business leadership, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Orange County Business Journal Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the Vistage International Leadership Award.[1][2] He was recognized twice by Inc. Magazine as a top job creator.[7] In 2024, SDM Magazine presented Jones with the Excellence in Executive Leadership Award.[8] He is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization and serves on the board of Allied Universal.[1]
Media and Public Appearances
[edit]Jones has provided commentary on security and labor market issues in various media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, Bloomberg News, Yahoo! Finance, and the Wall Street Journal.[9][10][11]
Publications
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In 2018, Jones published No Off Season: The Constant Pursuit of More, a book describing his business strategies and leadership approach.[12][13]
Philanthropy
[edit]Jones has supported initiatives focused on combating human trafficking. In 2023, he helped raise more than $2.7 million[14] for related programs, including funding for Vera’s Sanctuary for Women.[15][16]
Personal Life
[edit]Jones played college-level football and has credited the sport with influencing his leadership style.[17] He is married and has two sons, both of whom are active in athletics. He lives in Southern California and supports initiatives benefiting veterans and workforce development.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "LEADERS Interview with Steve Jones, Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allied Universal".
- ^ a b "Ex-Football Player Jones Tackles Entrepreneurial Spirit". 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Allied Universal looks beyond guard services to extend its industry reach". 26 September 2017.
- ^ "Manned Security Meets Systems Solutions: Allied Aims for Universal Security Supremacy". 6 September 2019.
- ^ Jones, Steve (2018). No Off Season: The Constant Pursuit of More. Charleston, SC: ForbesBooks. ISBN 978-1946633507.
- ^ a b https://www.forbes.com/sites/randalllane/2023/10/03/how-security-billionaire-steve-jones-became-the-king-of-the-night-watch/
- ^ "Security Service Providers, Allied Universal".
- ^ "Allied Universal Global Chairman & CEO Receives 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award | SDM Magazine".
- ^ "CEO of Allied Universal Steve Jones Talks 65th Annual Global Security Exchange, Advanced Security with Artificial Intelligence & Allied Universal". KTLA.
- ^ "Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Raises $2.7 Million for Human Trafficking Victims". Yahoo Finance.
- ^ "Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal®, Episode 101".
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/No-Off-Season-Constant-Achieving/dp/194663350X
- ^ Jones, Steve (2018). No Off Season: The Constant Pursuit of More. Charleston, SC: ForbesBooks. ISBN 194663350X. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ^ "Allied Universal CEO Raises $2M in Support of Human Trafficking Victims | SDM Magazine".
- ^ "Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones Raises $2.7 Million for Human Trafficking Victims". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ "Allied Universal Global Chairman, CEO Steve Jones Receives Leadership Award". 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Football Player Jones Tackles Entrepreneurial Spirit". 25 September 2020.
- ^ "Physical Security Sector's Mission to Hire Veterans | 2019-10-08 | Security Magazine".