John Jones began serving as a director in July 2011, and he is observing more than 30 years of membership with United Cooperative Services. He has an extensive background in electric generation construction, including hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil fuel-fired generating facilities. With degrees in civil engineering and economics earned from Trinity College in Ireland, Jones has used his expertise throughout the world for corporations including Bechtel Power, British Petroleum and Exxon-Mobil, among others.