Theresa Jones, Cpsd
About Theresa Jones, Cpsd
Theresa Jones serves as the Director of Supplier Diversity at Protective Life, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in procurement and project management, she has held various roles at BBVA Compass and has developed initiatives to enhance supplier diversity and community engagement.
Current Role at Protective Life
Theresa Jones serves as the Director of Supplier Diversity at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads community engagement initiatives that focus on enhancing supplier diversity. She coordinates reporting for Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier diversity activities and provides executive updates to ensure transparency and accountability in the organization’s diversity efforts.
Previous Experience at BBVA Compass
Theresa Jones has extensive experience at BBVA Compass, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Senior IT Project Manager from 2011 to 2013, followed by positions as Senior Program Manager and Senior Sourcing Manager from 2013 to 2015. She continued her tenure as a Category Manager from 2015 to 2017 and later served as VP, Procurement Partner Project Manager / Category Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her roles involved overseeing procurement processes and managing supplier relationships.
Background in Financial Management
Before her roles at BBVA Compass, Theresa Jones worked as a Financial Analyst IV from 2006 to 2011. This position involved analyzing financial data and supporting procurement strategies. Additionally, she gained experience as a Billing / Accounts Receivable Manager at Alacare Home Health & Hospice from 2001 to 2006, where she managed billing processes and accounts receivable functions.
Education and Expertise
Theresa Jones earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Stillman College, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in procurement and supplier diversity, equipping her with the necessary skills to manage financial and operational aspects of supplier engagement.
Supplier Diversity Initiatives
In her current role, Theresa Jones has developed a comprehensive roadmap and growth plan for supplier diversity programs. She formalized the process of connecting the supplier pipeline to procurement and business teams, aiming to build a sustainable diverse supplier base. Additionally, she mentors suppliers through educational and coaching engagements to enhance their capabilities, contributing to the overall success of supplier diversity initiatives.