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Jones is an Engineer and Project Manager with over 30 years diverse experience in
designing, operating, and trouble-shooting projects and energy systems. A graduate
of the Colorado School of Mines with a B.S. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
he also holds a M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University and a M.S. in Computer
Information Science from Regis University.
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Jones began his career as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he received an introduction to the use of modified soils as construction materials as well as building with vernacular (field expedient) materials. His subsequent professional assignments have included engineering and cogeneration operation at a large mine and mill complex, managing energy systems engineering for a large midwestern natural gas utility, facilities management at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and systems analysis/project management assignments with the Information Technology branch of a large telecommunications company. | |
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While currently employed as an Associate in Project Management for a
nationally-known business consulting company, his primary current interests
include earth building, evaluating energy systems and alternative technologies,
designing sustainable buildings, and assisting clients with building code issues.
He maintains a professional engineering practice supporting non-traditional
builders with studies, evaluations, engineering documents, and building permit
applications. Jones is currently building a low-energy rammed earth house at
Crestone, Colorado, and is interested in discussing consulting assignments with
potential clients.
He is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Professional Project Manager and is registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. Jones can be reached via e-mail at ldjone2@buildwithearth.com |