معرفی
Roy L. Jones serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management at Cumberland University within The Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts, teaching graduate courses in the Master of Science in Public Service Management (MSP) program. With over 45 years of professional experience spanning accounting, government service, and nonprofit leadership, he brings extensive real-world expertise to his academic role.
His educational qualifications include:
- B.S. in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University (1972)
- M.S.P. from Cumberland University (2002)
- J.D. from Nashville School of Law (1986)
Mr. Jones' professional focus centers on public sector financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and governance structures. His teaching and practical work emphasize the integration of accounting principles with public administration, particularly in budget management, resource allocation, and compliance frameworks within governmental and nonprofit contexts. This expertise stems directly from his operational experience managing complex financial systems for metropolitan government departments.
Currently operating his own tax and accounting practice in Hendersonville, TN, he maintains active governance roles across multiple organizations including service as board chairman for a $300 million credit union and treasurer for two nonprofit entities. His professional certifications—Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Chartered Global Financial Manager, and Senior Professional in Human Resources—further validate his specialized expertise in financial oversight and organizational management.
