Bradley D. Jones Announced as new Director of Union College at the Bennett Center and Assistant Director of Technology

Bradley D. Jones has always wanted to return to his alma mater, not as a graduate student, but as an employee. Last week, he got his wish. Jones is Union College's new Director of Union College at the Bennett Center and Assistant Director of Technology Services.

"It has always been a dream of mine, for several years, to be employed by Union. The college has held a very special place in my heart since I graduated many years ago," Jones commented.

Even though Jones has only been at his new post a week, he's already made some observations and has plans to better the programs he is working with. "I want to see a better integration of Union College's programs at The Bennett Center with the London community and I want to see an improved blending of the London campus with the main campus," Jones said. "The Bennett Center students have all the rights and privileges as any Union student and I want to make sure they [The Bennett Center students] understand that."

Jones hopes to help Union's programs become a larger presence in the community. He plans to become more visible in the London-Laurel Chamber of Commerce by connecting Union's programs to community events. He also wants the community to be more aware of Union's campus and is currently looking into better signage.

As assistant Technology Director, Jones will assist Tara Cooper, the department's director in monitoring the budget and making decisions related to technology on campus.

Jones' new office at the Nathan Reese Learning Center at the Bennett Center campus is the same office his mother occupied when she was a Business Professor at Sue Bennett College. "I am honored to be of service to Union College from the same place where she exhibited years of dedication to Sue Bennett College," Jones said. His mother passed away in 1999.

Jones graduated Suma Cum Laude from Union in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Music and Business. Shortly after he became a licensed Radio Shack dealer opening a store in London, Kentucky. From there he opened Radio World and has been selling consumer electronics and music products for 21 years.

Jones is married to the former Sheryl Phelps of London and together they have two children, Keegan and Lauren.

July 19, 2004

 

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