According to published reports on Allhiphop.com, Koch Records has appointed Jim Jones as Vice President of Urban A&R. His duties will include signing and developing new artists in the urban division of Koch Records.

Prior to signing with major label Columbia Records in 2007, Jim Jones got his start as an artist under the Koch umbrella, releasing three solo albums: “On My Way to Church,” “Harlem: Diary of a Summer,” and Hustler’s P.O.M.E.

Speaking on the acquisition of Jim Jones, General Manager of Koch Records, Alan Grunblatt said: “He truly knows what it takes to make a hit record. I am thrilled to be working with him for many years to come.”

The debut album from Juelz Santana’s new group, Skull Gang, is the first project for Jim Jones in his new position. The record is scheduled to hit stores February 24th.