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grams dating back to the 1970s. His unselfish commit' ment shines brightly within the Service and throughout the conservation community.”
Highlights of Jones’ accomplishments within the Service:
• He was key in developing the Service’s Endangered Species Program in the mid 1970s and streamlining methods for endangered species listing and recovery.
• In the 1980s, as acting chief of ecological services, Jones helped develop U.S. polity for panda conservation and a 1989 U.S. moratorium on the African elephant ivory trade, reversing serious declines in elephant populations.
• As the first assistant director for international affairs in 1994, he became a tireless advocate about the importance of establishing fish and wildlife programs as part of developing countries’ national fabric. Under his leadership, the International Affairs Program built and managed grant programs benefiting elephants, great apes, rhinos, tigers and neotropical birds.
• Recognizing that sustainable international conservation was largely an economic issue, Jones, helped nations establish financial incentives for conservation. His efforts aided in conserving African elephants, mahogany and sturgeon.
• As deputy director starting in 2000, Jones promoted the agency’s mission throughout the U.S. and abroad by
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