Meet Big Benefactors
Kyle & Lindsey Jones
The Jones Family
Beyond their professional accomplishments-and, more importantly, their roles as husband, wife, and parents-Kyle and Lindsey are blessed to raise three wonderful children. Guided by curiosity, kindness, love, and perseverance, they believe that teaching and helping others-big or small-can create a ripple effect that makes individuals and communities fundamentally better.
Both Kyle and Lindsey possess a deep dedication to service and community. They embody the spirit of mentorship and compassion, making them inspiring participants in this event and steadfast advocates for positive encouragement, compassion, and confidence-especially where it matters most: in the community's youth. They are honored to collaborate with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region and to support the mission of physically, emotionally, and financially strengthening our community.
Bio
Kyle J. Jones, Detective with the City of Troy Police Department
Kyle J. Jones is a dedicated Detective with the City of Troy Police Department, currently assigned to the Special Victims Unit as a Domestic Violence Detective. With a strong commitment to justice and community safety, Kyle approaches sensitive cases with compassion, ensuring victims receive the support they need while fostering trust within the community. In addition to his investigative duties, he serves as an instructor at both the Police Department and the Police Academy, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring officers and peers alike.
Prior to his current role as a Detective, Kyle served as a Canine Handler with the City of Troy Police Department for eight years. This experience helped him develop a keen sense of teamwork, discipline, and problem-solving, which continues to inform his work today.
Kyle excels in peer leadership and is deeply committed to the agency's core values of service, trust, and professionalism. He believes in integrating these principles into daily community interactions through solution-oriented mentorship, especially with youth. His personal and professional mission is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and empowering the next generation to prepare, pivot, and thrive in this opportunity called life.
Kyle earned his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Albany, with a dual major in Business Administration and Criminal Justice.
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**Lindsey M. Jones, Founder & CEO of Pivot Associates, LLC,**
Lindsey M. Jones is the Founder and CEO of Pivot Associates, LLC, a strategic advisory and consulting firm specializing in business, leadership, and personal growth acceleration. Pivot Associates focuses on strategic planning, operational efficiency, team development, leadership development, fractionally filling key roles, and business broker services for buying, selling, and franchising businesses.
Before founding Pivot Associates, Lindsey served as the Chief Operating Officer of a public accounting firm and as Chief Administrative Officer at Death Wish Coffee Company. In these roles, she led human resources, information technology, safety, community engagement, and key growth initiatives during periods of significant expansion and company growth. She has a proven track record of driving collaborative leadership, top-line financial growth, employee engagement, productivity, and impactful business value.
Lindsey has nearly two decades of experience in leadership and management across various industries, including construction, energy, consumer packaged goods, professional services, and nonprofits. She has navigated many business phases, including startups, expansion, acquisitions, mergers, and private equity investments.
Lindsey earned her Bachelor's degree from Siena College, an MBA from Union Graduate College, and top-level OSHA certification from RIT. She was named a "40 Under 40" honoree by the Albany Business Review and has served on the Board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area since 2019.