Korri Jones is a Principal Advanced Analytics Portfolio Engineering Leader and Innovation Coach at Chick-fil-A, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia where he is focused on how to operationalize advanced statistical and machine learning models at scale through excellence in data and storytelling. Prior to his work at Chick-fil-A, he worked as a Business Analyst and product trainer for NavMD, Inc., was an adjunct professor at Roane State Community College, and instructor for the Project GRAD summer program at Pellissippi State Community College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  

His accolades are just as diverse, as he was in the inaugural 40 under 40 for the University of Tennessee in 2021, Volunteer of the Year with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta with over 700 hours in a single calendar year, and has received the “Looking to the Future” award within his department at Chick-fil-A among many others, including multiple best speaker awards.  However, the best award he has received so far is for being a loving father to his son Elijah.

During his free time, Korri and his wife enjoy traveling, eating exotic foods, and occasionally hosting game nights at their home.  Community-wise, Korri teaches coding classes, serves on the Young Alumni Council for the University of Tennessee, and is the President of the Board of Directors for an international theatrical organization, Out of Hand Theater. Korri also finds time to continue his love of teaching by visiting and speaking with students in classrooms across Atlanta.  

Academically, Korri is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee’s (UT) Haslam College of Business’ full-time MBA program where he concentrated in Business Analytics. While at UT, he was chosen two years in a row to compete in the National Black MBA Marketing case competition sponsored by Fiat Chrysler. As a part of the competition, he won the best presenter award. During his time at UT, Korri also served as an MBA coach for the Tennessee Organization of MBA’s Ernst & Young Case Competition. Before earning his MBA from UT, Korri earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Alcorn State University, where he served in leadership roles for several organizations and was recognized for outstanding scholarship and community service.