Tracy Shields Jones: Committed to Community and Compassionate Care
Tracy Shields Jones, president of Century Automotive Group, has led the family business for decades. As a third-generation dealer, Tracy takes pride in the luxury cars her family sells. But even more than that, she takes great pride in the community her family supports.
“It is just the right thing to do,” said Tracy. “I was raised to believe that if you take care of your community, then it will take care of you! Huntsville is such a great place to do business and raise a family, and we want to make an impact for generations to come.”
Supporting Mental Health Through the Be the Rock Campaign
That’s why Tracy and her husband, George, personally contributed to WellStone’s Be the Rock capital campaign. This campaign raises critical funds for WellStone Emergency Services (WES) — first for adults, and now for youth.
The Jones family was among the first to pledge a major gift when WellStone formally launched the campaign in 2022. Today, a Quiet Room in the temporary WES unit bears the family’s name. 
With one in five Americans experiencing mental illness, Tracy recognized the urgent need for the new facility.
“There are so many people that fall through the cracks when it comes to mental illness and addiction,” Tracy reflected. “There are loved ones who don’t need to be admitted to the ER or put in the back of a police car, but there was no other alternative until WellStone Emergency Services.”
Transformative Care for Adults and Youth
The original WES facility, which opened on WellStone’s main Huntsville campus in October 2022, now serves over 150 men and women every month. This fall, the new pediatric addition — Madison County’s first extended psychiatric care center for kids — opened to address the growing need for youth mental health services.
The Jones family’s generous donation is one of hundreds contributing to nearly $2 million raised through the Be the Rock campaign, but Tracy believes the campaign is about more than funds. It’s about growing awareness, removing barriers to access, and providing compassionate care.
“Being a part of WellStone has opened my eyes to the needs in our community,” Tracy said. “The fact that there was a need for the new WellStone Emergency Services Pediatric Unit just breaks my heart. We have got to do better by our youth and those suffering with mental illness. We have got to serve our community through compassionate care for kids and adults in crisis. They need us.”
A Legacy of Giving Back
Three of Tracy and George’s four children are now working at Century Automotive Group and will eventually take over the family business. Just like Tracy and George — and Tracy’s parents, John and Patsy Shields — the next generation is continuing the family’s legacy of philanthropy.
After all, as the Jones family agrees: “It’s the right thing to do!”
Thank you, Tracy and the entire Jones family, for your unwavering support of WellStone and our community!