Dr. Erick C. Jones, Sr.

Dr. Erick C. Jones, Sr. is a Professor of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering with extensive experience in academia and government service. He is a Fellow of AAAS, IISE, and a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Houston. His career has included significant leadership roles, including serving as Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and previously as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at UT Arlington. His expertise in supply chain management and industrial engineering led to his appointment as a Senior Analyst for Supply Chains in the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State. As President of the International Standards Board (IISB), he has contributed to establishing industry standards and best practices in supply chain management. His research has focused on industrial manufacturing, systems engineering, and supply chain technologies