Background
Jones, Joe Chester was born on September 18, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of James Marion and Cynthia (Byram) Jones.
Jones, Joe Chester was born on September 18, 1922 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of James Marion and Cynthia (Byram) Jones.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Auburn University, Alabama, 1943. Master of Science in Industrial Management, Auburn University, Alabama. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Auburn University, Alabama, 1957.
With Department Air Force, 1947—1973, deputy assistant secretary research and development, 1966—1973. Assistant to chairman board Northrop Corporation, Los Angeles, 1974—1979, vice president, assistant to chief executive officer aeronautical system, 1979. Member research and technical advisory committee aerospace National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1968—1970.
Served to captain United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member of Society Sloan Fellows, Air Force Association, Sigma Nu.
Married Mary Emma Bowdon Jones. Children: Cynthia Louise Jones Wertz, Cheri Lynn Jones Hall, James Marion, Joe Chester.