Dr. Jones is from Brooklyn, New York and is a graduate of Hampton University, where he was a member of the Trombone section (Slide-Force), the Trumpet section (Brass-D), and also served as Drum Major (T.W.E.E.T. T.W.E.E.T.). Dr. Jones previously served as the music arranger and drill writer for the Brooklyn “Steppers” Marching Band, as well as the Chief Music Arranger, drill writer, Media Team Coordinator, and Music Instructor for the North Carolina A&T State University “Blue & Gold Marching Machine.”
Dr. Jones is a charter member of the Pi Beta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha, Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc., a charter member of the Nu Omega chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity, and an alumnus of the Gamma Epsilon chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is an honorary member of the Theta Phi Chapter of Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Sorority, the Delta Zeta chapter of Zildjian Phi Zildjian, and Company U-4 of the National Society of Pershing Rifles.
In addition to his musical duties, Dr. Jones is also a member of the United States Army Reserve, having served as a Psychological Operations Team Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, and Civil Affairs Specialist. He has served combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti.
His collegiate degrees include the following:
– Associate of Science Degree, Science (Thomas Nelson Community College)
– Associate of Applied Science, Management (Tidewater Community College)
– Bachelor of Arts, General Studies (Hampton University)
– Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Penn State University)
– Bachelor of Arts, Music (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
– Master of Science, Space Studies (American Military University)
– Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership (Gonzaga University)
– Education Specialist, Educational Leadership (Liberty University)
– Doctor of Philosophy, Leadership Studies (North Carolina A&T State University)