Dr. Benton Jones
Assistant Professor of Business/ DBA Director/ Chair of the Faculty Senate
Email
Direct Office Phone: 423-775-2150
Field of Study: Business
Office: Business Department
Academic Degrees
- D.B.A., Anderson University
- G.C., Bryan College
- M.B.A., Bryan College
- B.S., Business Administration, Bryan College
Biography
Dr. Jones brings a wealth of experience to his current role at Bryan College, having spent over a decade managing operations functions in the manufacturing sector. His journey with the college began as a student, where he pursued further education to complement his practical expertise. Over time, Dr. Jones embraced various opportunities within Bryan College, ultimately assuming the role of a dedicated faculty member. Drawing upon his extensive knowledge, he now imparts valuable insights to students enrolled in Business and Management courses across both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
He has held the esteemed position of Chair of the Faculty Senate, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to fostering a collaborative academic environment. Additionally, he has taken on the role of Program Coordinator for several business programs. With his diverse background and multifaceted contributions, Dr. Jones continues to make a significant impact at Bryan College, where his dedication to teaching, leadership, and program coordination serves to enrich the educational experience for students and colleagues alike.
Publications, Research, & Editing
- ‘Experiential Exercises for the Operations Management Classroom’ – in publication
- ‘The New Testament Church as an Exemplar Organizational Culture’ - Christian Business Academy Review
- Textbook chapter reviews for Stukent™
- Development of Systems Thinking curriculum
- Organized Internal Auditing Symposium
- Organized Project Management lecture series and symposium
Conference & Workshop Presentations
- Presented to Bryan College’s Writing Across the Curriculum on Faith Integration in Business
- Presented to the Experiential Learning Leadership Institute at University of TN, Martin
- Presented to faculty at Enactus National and International Expositions
- Presented to Southern Region of the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education
- Guest Lecturer at Emanuel University in Oradea, Romania