Jon Ball

Background

About Jon Ball

Since my earliest memories as the son of a self-taught precision blasting expert, I have learned that great things can be built from what once was rubble. I just concluded a very memorable 40 year career managing large, complex construction projects in most of the Western US. For the past 33 years, I had the good fortune to progress through the ranks at Hensel Phelps (HP), a highly respected and 100% employee owned commercial building contractor. For the last 20 years at Hensel Phelps, I provided leadership as a senior voice on their board of directors, while in command of all work in northern California, which included Mineta San Jose International Airport. Along the way, my responsibilities were expanded to include all of California, Hawaii, and Guam. Most recently, I was the founding director and chairman of Urban Confluence Silicon Valley ( a San José Light Tower Corporation project), along with founding partner Steve Borkenhagen and Vice Chair Christine Davis. I have become a civic leader, with focus on:* The Rotary Club of San Jose and past board member,* Cabinet member and general contractor sponsor of the Rotary PlayGarden, the Club’s $6 million centennial gift to the City of San Jose, and the residents of the neighboring communities.* Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council, Boy Scouts of America, which serves over local youth (President, 2017 and 2018).* Cancer CAREpoint. Paula and I are proud to be among the initial and continuing donors and supporters of this organization which provides free non-clinical support to cancer patients and their caregivers.* Associated General Contractors of California. President, 2015. I enjoy biking, sailing, scuba diving, paddle boarding, wake surfing, sports cars, and most of all, helping others to overcome their challenges. I have been married to Paula for 40 years, and we are the very proud parents of our daughter, Kathleen.