James Jones 
Housing Manager 

James Jones, Housing Manager for Economic Growth Corporation, serves as the lead for GROWTH's homebuyer education, financial literacy, and foreclosure prevention counseling activities. 

James is also the lead for GROWTH's single family program implementation, notably its Home Accessibility Program, Single Family Rehab Program, and Employer Assisted Housing Programs. He also implements GROWTH's various outreach programs.

Mr. Jones works individually with clients and regional community members towards personal and economic independence and self-sufficiency. James has over 10 years’ experience in financial counseling and real estate, and is certified as a HUD-approved Housing Counselor and Building Competency in Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention. 

James is a HUD-certified Housing Counselor, and leads GROWTH’s single-family financial education efforts in Illinois,  He has counseled over 300 low-to-moderate income home buyers in financial education and down payment assistance programs since beginning his start date in February 2017.