Lance Avery Morgan
In A City Known For Style And Substance, This Duo Leads The Way For Good Deeds
In a city known for its larger-than-life personalities, few shine as brightly—or as graciously—as Lori Jones and Meredith Land. As a leading Dallas philanthropist and executive with the Dallas Cowboys, Jones is a dynamo behind the scenes, ensuring that the spirit of giving is as much a part of the team’s legacy as championship rings. Meanwhile, as a respected journalist and longtime anchor at NBC5 News, Land has been the voice of truth and grace in North Texas, bringing clarity and warmth to breaking news. Together, the women are co-chairing the annual Children’s Cancer Fund gala this month, celebrating its 35th year, on Friday, April 11th, in Dallas, and the pair is a force to be reckoned with. Besides their families, their biggest fans might just be the organization’s biggest boosters, Dak Prescott and Troy Aikman, cheering Lori Jones and Meredith Land on every step of the way.
Both women have carved out their own distinct paths, balancing high-profile careers, family, and community leadership—all while making it look effortless. In this exclusive style profile with our very own Lance Avery Morgan, they share their thoughts on success, resilience, and what it means to give back in a city that never stops moving. Whether it’s game day at AT&T Stadium or primetime in the newsroom, these two powerhouses know how to lead, inspire, and leave a lasting impact. Now, let’s get to the good part—Lori and Meredith, take it away…
The best career advice I’ve received is…
LORI JONES: Stay curious and keep learning.
MEREDITH LAND: Be yourself. Everyone else is taken.
Three qualities that got me where I am today are…
LORI JONES: Hard work, consistency and patience
MEREDITH LAND: Curiosity. Relentlessness. Compassion.
Easiest career decision I ever made is…
LORI JONES: Accepting a job I loved for less money.
MEREDITH LAND: Leaving the late news to be with my family more.
Due to my ongoing involvement in media, I have found that…
LORI JONES: My life’s passion was better as a hobby than a job.
MEREDITH LAND: I have learned, especially via my Instagram news feed (@thelandlinenews), that everyone is a journalist and news spotter. What we all have in common is a desire to keep our community safe, and that’s what drives news.
What is influencing me right now in philanthropy is…
LORI JONES: As a parent, I value the opportunity for my children to see how they can make an impact in their community and to allow them to see their parents using their time and talents for the good of others.
What is influencing me right now in media is…
MEREDITH LAND: Podcasts. But I won’t name them!
The Children’s Cancer Fund is an important cause to support because…
LORI JONES: It helps raise awareness and funds for treating and caring for children diagnosed with cancer. Meeting the gala models and their families has been the absolute best part of being involved with the 35th-anniversary gala this year.
MEREDITH LAND: Pediatric cancer is incredibly underfunded. Not many people realize that, and it is heartbreaking for children and their families in the cancer fight.
How I made my first dollar…
MEREDITH LAND: I worked at The Gap. I am a master folder!
First music I bought was…
LORI JONES: Donny and Marie Osmond.
MEREDITH LAND: Milli Vanilli.
Book that left a lasting impression on me…
LORI JONES: “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak
MEREDITH LAND: Most recently, “The Tell.”
On that note, my favorite fictional character is…
MEREDITH LAND: Sherlock Holmes was a tenacious detective.
My real-life hero has got to be…
LORI JONES: Dolly Parton.
MEREDITH LAND: My 96-year-old grandmother.
If I lived in a foreign city it would be…
LORI JONES: London.
What everyone should try in their lifetime is…
LORI JONES: Volunteering.
MEREDITH LAND: Skydiving.
If I could compete in an Olympic sport, or create one, it would be…
MEREDITH LAND: Ice skating.
If I weren’t doing what I do, I would be a…
LORI JONES: A dog trainer.
MEREDITH LAND: I wanted to be a travel writer from the very beginning. Next chapter, perhaps.
My hidden talent that most people might not guess is…
LORI JONES: Playing the guitar.
MEREDITH LAND: My off-color humor, I guess.
Last thing I binge/marathon watched…
LORI JONES: Anything by Taylor Sheridan.
MEREDITH LAND: “Landman.”
If I had a superpower, I’d want it to be…
LORI JONES: Mind-bending.
MEREDITH LAND: The ability to fly.
A simple way to get people to laugh is easy. Just…
LORI JONES: Be self-deprecating.
A phrase I might overuse would be…
LORI JONES: It is what it is.
MEREDITH LAND: “Enjoy the journey.” I tell young people that all the time.
My motto? Easy. It is…
LORI JONES: Success is earned, not given.
Favorite scent these days is (because)…
LORI JONES: No perfume for me.
MEREDITH LAND: Camellias
My style icon is…
LORI JONES: Audrey Hepburn.
MEREDITH LAND: The late Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
My personal style signifier is…
LORI JONES: Leather pants.
MEREDITH LAND: Beige. I love beige too much.
The classic designer I wish was still designing today would be…
MEREDITH LAND: Christian Dior
The last meal that truly impressed me was…
LORI JONES: Butter chicken at Jamavar in London
MEREDITH LAND: My husband’s Beef Wellington.
In my fridge, you will always find…
LORI JONES: Champagne.
MEREDITH LAND: Spinach, eggs, avocados, and cottage cheese.
My perfect day would end…
LORI JONES: On a beach with my family
MEREDITH LAND: On the Carolina coast.
On my tombstone, it might say…
LORI JONES: “She loved fiercely.”
MEREDITH LAND: “Watch your step.” (LOL)
