R obyn Jones is the co-founder and vice chairman of Goosehead Insurance, a rapidly growing independent personal lines insurance agency. Born in Alberta, Canada, she started the business in 2003 in Westlake, Texas, seeking a more client-focused approach to insurance than traditional agencies offered. Her husband, Mark Jones, a former Bain consultant, joined her a year later to help scale the business using a unique franchise model.

Robyn's vision and the couple's partnership transformed Goosehead from a local startup into a publicly traded company with over 1,000 franchises nationwide. They took the company public in 2018. As vice chairman, she continues to play a role in the company's leadership and culture. The Jones family retains a significant controlling interest in the firm, making them one of the wealthiest self-made couples in the insurance industry.