Experience: Jan L. Jones is senior vice president of Communications and Government Relations for Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. In that capacity, she oversees all worldwide government affairs, corporate communications, community relations and corporate social responsibility programs for the $9 billion corporation. Those programs include Harrah's industry-leading, responsible gaming systems and its various initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and promoting environmental stewardship companywide. Prior to joining Harrah's in November 1999, Jones served two terms as Mayor of the City of Las Vegas. She was the city's first woman chief executive, and among the most popular mayors in its history, having won reelection in 1995 by a 72 percent margin. While in office, Jones presided over an unprecedented period of economic, social and cultural expansion, one in which the city's population increased 66 percent, making Las Vegas the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in America throughout much of the 1990's. Currently, Jones is regional vice chair of the US Chamber of Commerce's Executive Committee. She sits on the board of directors of the Nevada Public Radio, the Women's Campaign Fund in Washington, DC, and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund. She is also a member of the Human Rights Campaign's Federal Club and of Nevada Advocates for Planned Parenthood. Jones graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's degree in English.