DJ Jones,
Camp Director
DJ Jones has been camp director at The SaMarc Foundation since 2004. When he’s not busy fundraising or planning for the camp, or engaging with the kids, DJ is President of Diamond Sports Marketing, TV co-host of "Sportsvisions" on ESPN 2, and co-founder of Sportsvisions USA LLC.
A 10-year veteran radio and television sportscaster, color analyst and talkshow host, DJ was Sports Director and Host of “DJ & Friends” (2003-04). He was also Vice President of Football Operations for the Columbus Wardogs Arena Football Team (2001-03), and television Sports Director/Anchor for WRBL TV-3 (1999-2001).
Before his exciting career in the world of sports casting, DJ was an accomplished athlete. He was “All American Quarterback” at Carver High School (1979-80) in Columbus, GA, and “All Bi-City Athlete” in four sports: football, basketball, baseball and track. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer named him “Bi-City Athlete of the Year” in 1980. DJ was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates his senior year (June 1980), but chose to play college football instead at the University of Georgia (UGA).
At UGA, he was part of the 1980 NCAA National Championship Team. His collegiate career included three Sugar Bowls (1981-83), a Cotton Bowl (1984), and a Senior Bowl All Star Game (1984). DJ's freshman class at the UGA (1980), featured College Football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker, is considered to be the most successful recruiting class in UGA football history. Their four year record included 44 wins, 4 losses and 1 tie.
DJ was sought again by the NFL and accepted an offer to play for the Green Bay Packers. He played for the Packers from April 1984 until 1986. He then played for the Denver Broncos until 1988.
DJ’s impressive resume also includes extensive community involvement. He serves on the board of the Columbus-Phoenix City Boys and Girls Club, Columbus Sports and Events Council, Columbus Quarterback Club, Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame Committee, National Football League Alumni Association, National Football League Retired Players Association and the Carver High School Alumni Association. DJ is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
DJ is a motivational speaker and role model for young people throughout the state of Georgia. While serving in the community, DJ has been recognized with many awards. He was most recently honored by the Rainbow Push Coalition with the 2005 Trailblazer Award for outstanding character and unselfish giving. DJ was also inducted into the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
It is a great privilege and honor to have DJ as Camp Director for The SaMarc Foundation. He is a great mentor and inspiration to all the children.