William N. Jones

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William Nathaniel Jones
Member of the Utah State Senate from the 14th district
In office
1979–1982
Personal details
Born (1926-05-14) May 14, 1926 (age 98)
Ogden, Utah, U.S.
DiedOctober 19, 2018
Political party Republican [1]
Alma mater University of Utah (BA)
Harvard Business School (MBA)

William N. (Bill) Jones (May 14, 1926 - October 19, 2018) was an American businessman and politician. In 1964 he founded Electro Controls, Inc. and was owner and CEO for over 30 years. [2] As the chairman of the board of Intermountain Health from its creation in 1975 until 1990, [3] he directed much of Intermountain Health's early growth. He was a member of other corporate boards, including Questar Market Resources, Inc.. [4]

His political career culminated in his service as Republican member for the 14th district of the Utah State Senate from 1979 to 1982. [5]

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References

  1. "Historical Listing of Utah State Legislators".
  2. "Mt. Olympus Mentor Series: William N. Jones". Mt. Olympus Mentor Series. Archived from the original on 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-02-19.
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  5. "William Jones Obituary (1926 - 2018) - Bountiful, UT - the Salt Lake Tribune". Legacy.com .