Valiant Jones

Valiant K. Jones grew up in Utah, Indiana, and Idaho, and he attended Brigham Young University where he received a BS degree, summa cum laude with honors, followed by an MS degree, both in chemical engineering. He worked for over thirty-two years in the chemical industry, primarily in the areas of new process development and computerized process automation, and he authored many research and technology reports during his career. Valiant Jones enjoys using his analytical skills in the study of Latter-day Saint scripture and doctrine. He has served in a variety of callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including serving a mission in the Cordoba Argentina Mission and serving as a temple worker, a branch president, and a high councilor. He has also served in civic and community roles including extensive BSA volunteer positions where he received the Silver Beaver Award. He resides in central Michigan where he enjoys the beautiful outdoors, camping, biking, and snow skiing. He and his wife, the former Lori Ransom, are the proud parents of five children and have a growing number of grandchildren.