Background
Jones, Charles J. was born on January 29, 1940 in Marshfield, Oregon, United States. Son of Charles J. Cotter and Lois C. (Smith) Meltebeke.
firefighter transportation executive
Jones, Charles J. was born on January 29, 1940 in Marshfield, Oregon, United States. Son of Charles J. Cotter and Lois C. (Smith) Meltebeke.
AS in Fire Science Technology, Portland Community College, 1974; Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration, Eastern Oregon State College, 1983; diploma, National Fire Academy, 1983, 85; Master of Public Administration, Lewis and Clark College, 1989.
From firefighter to captain, Washington County Fire District, Aloha, Oregon, 1964-1974;
battalion chief, Washington County Fire District, Aloha, Oregon, 1974-1981;
director communications, director research and development, Washington County Fire District, Aloha, Oregon, 1981-1985;
director strategic planning, Washington County Fire District, Aloha, Oregon, 1986-1988;
consultant, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, Aloha, 1989-1990;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Jones Transportation, since 1989. Basic and advanced 1st aid instructor American Red Cross, 1965-1980. Consultant Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency, 1983-1986, chairman 9-1-1 management board, 1982-1983.
Member of advisory board Washington County Emergency Medical Superior vena cava syndrome, 1981-1983. Owner/instructor International Vocational Institute and Family Tree Learning Centers Jones International, Ltd., 1990-1995.
Active Community Planning Organisation, Washington County, 1979-1990, chairman 1988-1989. With United States Air Force, 1957-1959. Member Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (chairman seminar committee 1982-1983, 89, co-chairman 1981, 84, 86, 87, 88).
Married Sharon Son of Madsen, March 29, 1969. Children: Mary E., Judith A., Kari C., April M., Autumn C.