Biographie
Chuck I. Jones, a native of Tampa, Florida is the Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of Liaison International of North America Sports and Entertainment Agency Corporation (Linasea Corp.), and creative chief and president of worldwide production & development for Linasea Entertainment/Pictures. He is an executive sports and entertainment industry veteran who was inspired by, mentored by, and is the protege of his father, Charles 'Goosby' Jones, a respected U.S. Army veteran, civil/human rights advocate and trailblazer, radio talk-show host, nationally recognized (USA) 45 year veteran broadcast music executive, public relations guru, marketing specialist and concert promoter. Charles 'Goosby' Jones was also highly praised as one of America's foremost pioneers of jazz & blues music promotion by many artists/musicians and executives of major record labels including Arista, Atlantic Records, Blue Note, Capitol/EMI, Columbia Records, Mercury and Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Group. Chuck's grandfather, patriarch 'Goosby Granderson Jones' provided public relations, marketing and promotions for such legendary jazz icons as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and many others from the early 1930s to the early 1960s. Chuck's father, Charles 'Goosby' Jones also provided the same professional services for such legendary jazz, blues and R & B artists/musicians as Nat Adderley, Clarence Carter, Z.Z. Hill, Denise LaSalle, Dorothy Moore, O.C. Smith, Tyrone Davis, Little Milton, Nathen Page, Donny Hathaway and Jimmy Smith. Thus, with a noble pedigree as a third generation public relations, marketing and promotions representative, Chuck has continued the family legacy of working with elite and prestigious artists/entertainers worldwide as well.
Linasea Corp. was established primarily as a public relations and marketing firm for athletes and entertainers with Chuck being the impetus behind Linasea Corp. as the chief business administrator and prolific creative executive/consultant rendering a variety of services to celebrities worldwide. Due to increased demand over the years, Linasea Corp. and it's subsidiaries/affiliates services, and client base has grown immensely and presently provides a much broader spectrum of services including but not limited to: arbitration, contract negotiation, management, consulting, endorsement/sponsorship procurement, client recruitment, talent acquisitions, talent development, talent representation, etc.. Lauded for his ingenuity, extraordinary skills and resourcefulness, Chuck has traveled the world extensively (Europe, Asia, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and the USA) in pursuit of his business endeavors and on behalf of clients. Hence, having sought and secured significant business opportunities for Linasea Corp. and its reputable clients, his tremendous business acumen, proficiency and intellectual prowess has been very advantageous and instrumental in culminating with success.
Early in his commendable career, Chuck attained the unprecedented status of becoming the first, youngest and only non-degree/ non-attorney African American athlete agent to ever be licensed in the USA at the age of 25; certified as a contract advisor by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) at the age of 27; and certified as a contract advisor by the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA) at the age of 27 in the USA and Canada. He has also authored pertinent material regarding athletes and entertainers titled 'Sports and Entertainment Business Literature' and 'Professional Athlete Monetary Compensation Philosophy', registered with the Library of Congress Copyright Office to be published as a reference and resource information guide.
Chuck attended Florida A&M University majoring in business administration, and subsequently has also received more than 10 years of intensive and comprehensive instruction, training, research, review and study with the NFLPA and CFLPA on the NFLPA/NFL and CFLPA/CFL collective bargaining agreements, team salary caps, player salaries, player contracts, contract negotiating techniques, contractual language, medical coverage, benefits, retirement packages, grievance filings and NFL banned drug/substance use policies. With a substantial repertoire and more than 30 years of experience as a progressive, analytical and detail oriented sports agent, publicist and creative executive, many esteemed clients (athletes & entertainers) have relied upon his business savvy, creativity and vast knowledge seeking to further enhance consummating their professional goals, consequently contributing to their career longevity.
Among the many celebrities that Chuck has had the honor and privilege of being associated with as a friend, representative and advisor to past and present are: Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated actor, Eric Roberts, Grammy nominated piano virtuoso/recording artist, Nat Adderley, Jr. (worked with Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin and Beyonce), 3 Primetime Emmy Award Winning actor, Keith David, Daytime Emmy Award Winning actor, Bill Cobbs, Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and legendary drummer, John Densmore (The Doors), Major League Baseball World Series Champion, 500 Home Run Club member and National League Batting Champion, Gary Sheffield, celebrated international saxophonist/recording artist, Eric Darius, the late great world renowned drummer/composer and multi-platinum selling artist, Tony Thompson (performed with Chic, Sister Sledge, The Power Station, Robert Palmer, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross, David Bowie Et Al), versatile actor/comedian, Orlando Jones and the late legendary singer, Wilson Pickett.
Highly regarded as a consummate, dedicated and leading veteran sports and entertainment professional, Chuck has also had the pleasure of working in cooperation with numerous executives and officials of various organizations globally including: the Walt Disney Company, Film Independent Spirit Awards, Warner Bros., Miles Anthony Associates (MAA of London, England), Blue Dream Studios/Animation (USA/Valencia, Spain), Adidas, the Buffalo Bills (NFL), CBS, NBC, CNBC, NPR, Custo Barcelona, Jean Paul Gaultier, the John McEnroe Show, the Brian McKnight Show, Florida A&M University, the University of Miami, Florida State University, the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), Mercedes Benz USA, the Milwaukee Brewers (MLB), the New Orleans Saints (NFL), Puma, Nike, Tony Brown's Journal/Productions, The Kennedy Center, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Shriners International Children's Hospital, the Miami Heat (NBA), the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL), the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) and the Blue Note/Cotton Club (Tokyo, Japan).
Known to be a very firm, meticulous and calculating talent executive with an incredible work ethic whose ambition and determination to succeed is incomparable and admired by colleagues, Chuck is considered to be a preeminent authority on contracts, marketing and public relations (PR). Throughout his distinguished and indelible career, he has arranged and coordinated numerous PR appearances and interviews for celebrity clients with media outlets worldwide, and he has created and disseminated many press releases on their behalf globally. He has also advised/counseled and represented prominent entertainers & professional athletes that have received contracts and residual/royalty payments with an aggregate of more than $500 million dollars in monetary compensation. In addition, Chuck has advised notable entertainers that have starred/co-starred in, and producers that have produced numerous feature films that have cumulatively grossed more than $10 billion dollars in worldwide box office receipts. He has advised, represented and collaborated with sensational recording artists/musicians that have collectively sold more than 400 million album/CD recording copies, singles and digital music downloads worldwide attaining gold and multi-platinum status as well.
Chuck is also considered to be an innovative business pioneer and visionary with many achievements to his credit in the arena of sports and entertainment. Through his expansive professional experience and expertise as a prodigious deal-maker and entrepreneur, he has become a producer, partner and investor in a variety of on-going/developing international sports and entertainment ventures. Chuck has forged alliances with some of Hollywood's, and the world's most talented entertainment producers, directors, actors, writers, recording artists/musicians and other industry professionals, as well as fashion designers worldwide. He is presently pursuing global endeavors of creating, developing, producing, presenting and promoting various broadcast, fashion, music, publishing, theatre, television, film (independent/large budget features), animated film & TV, documentary, comedy show and music concert projects of diverse genres.
Revered for his exceptional capabilities and accomplishments, and with a myriad of imminent projects on the slate for immediate development and production with key industry personnel attached, Chuck has proceeded with his agenda. He has been acknowledged and touted as a leader among the global entertainment industry's field of emerging producers providing a multitude of original and existing content (scripted & unscripted) worldwide for various platforms. Therefore, Chuck continues to pursue his objectives, and implement new, unique sports & entertainment concepts and strategies, as well as capitalize on the initiative of investing in a variety of distinctive and lucrative sports & entertainment enterprises/entities that further diversify his International business portfolio.
