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WILLIAM (BILL) JONES, Environmental Protection Specialist - US EPA

William L. Jones Bill started his career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) in 1990. His work on both coasts and along the U.S.-Mexico Border has provided him with a unique perspective on a range of issues including: childrens environmental health; ports and goods movement; air quality planning and regulations; diesel emissions reduction technologies; alternative fuels; ambient air quality monitoring and research; and issues associated with unconventional oil and gas extraction. His current portfolio focuses on emergency planning and preparedness coordination with State Emergency Response Commissions, Local Emergency Planning Committees, Industry, First Responders and range of other constituencies. He is the Co-Coordinator of the Regional Response Team 9 and the Oceania Regional Response team and serves as the U.S.-Mexico Border Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator. Bill also serves as the Regional Emergency Support Function 10 Coordinator as well as Liaison Officer and has responded to numerous wildfires, typhoons and other disasters in that role.

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