Staff

R. Michael Jones

Director of Child Nutrition Services

Mike Jones serves as the Director of Child Nutrition Services for Somerset Academies of Texas. A native of Houston, TX, Mr. Jones has deep connections to the educational community. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the University of Houston at Clear Lake in 2000, where he also completed coursework for a minor in Spanish.

With over 35 years of experience in the food service industry, Mr. Jones has dedicated his career to Child Nutrition since graduating. His primary responsibilities include developing menus, ensuring nutritional compliance, managing costs, training and developing employees, adhering to state and federal regulations, and maintaining quality control. Somerset Academies of Texas collaborates with a Food Service Management Company to handle product supply, food preparation, labor, and service. In this role, Mr. Jones also oversees contractual compliance and acts as the liaison between the food service provider and the academies.

Mr. Jones emphasizes the importance of nutrition in education, stating, “I believe that we have an inherent responsibility to develop the whole student, and proper nutrition plays a crucial role in the academic success of what are sure to be our future leaders.”