William N. Jones
politician
- May 14, 1926
- October 19, 2018
- 98 years
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William N. Jones
1926 – 2018
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William N. Jones was a prominent American businessman and politician whose career spanned several decades of significant influence. Born in 1926, he began his professional journey in 1964 by founding Electro Controls, Incorporated. He successfully led the company as its owner and CEO for over thirty years. In 1975, Jones became the chairman of the board for Intermountain Health, guiding the organization through its vital early growth period until 1990. Beyond his corporate success, he dedicated time to public service as a Republican member of the Utah State Senate from 1979 to 1982. He also served on various corporate boards, including Questar Market Resources. William N. Jones passed away in 2018 at the age of ninety-eight, leaving behind a legacy of industrial and legislative leadership.
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|William "Bill" Nathaniel 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. As the chairman of the board of Intermountain Health from its creation in 1975 until 1990, he directed much of Intermountain Health's early growth. He was a member of other corporate boards, including Questar Market Resources, Inc..
His political career culminated in his service as Republican member for the 14th district of the Utah State Senate from 1979 to 1982.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was William Nathaniel Jones born?
- A.October 19, 2018
- B.May 14, 1964
- C.May 14, 1926correct
- D.October 19, 1975
William Nathaniel Jones was born on May 14, 1926.
Source: biography opening
2.In what year did William Nathaniel Jones pass away?
- A.1964
- B.1982
- C.1990
- D.2018correct
William Nathaniel Jones died on October 19, 2018.
Source: biography opening
3.What company did William Nathaniel Jones establish in 1964?
- A.Utah State Senate
- B.Electro Controls, Inc.correct
- C.Intermountain Health
- D.Questar Market Resources, Inc.
William Nathaniel Jones founded Electro Controls, Inc. in 1964.
Source: career section
4.For how long did William Nathaniel Jones serve as the owner and CEO of Electro Controls, Inc.?
- A.Over 10 years
- B.Over 30 yearscorrect
- C.Exactly 30 years
- D.Less than 20 years
William Nathaniel Jones was owner and CEO of Electro Controls, Inc. for over 30 years.
Source: career section
5.In which organization did William Nathaniel Jones serve as chairman of the board starting in 1975?
- A.Electro Controls, Inc.
- B.Questar Market Resources, Inc.
- C.Utah State Senate
- D.Intermountain Healthcorrect
William Nathaniel Jones was the chairman of the board of Intermountain Health from 1975 until 1990.
Source: career section
6.Until what year did William Nathaniel Jones lead the board of Intermountain Health?
- A.1982
- B.2018
- C.1990correct
- D.1979
William Nathaniel Jones served as chairman of Intermountain Health until 1990.
Source: career section
7.Which corporate board, aside from Intermountain Health and Electro Controls, did William Nathaniel Jones serve on?
- A.Republican National Committee
- B.Intermountain Business Alliance
- C.Questar Market Resources, Inc.correct
- D.Utah State Energy Commission
William Nathaniel Jones served as a member of the corporate board for Questar Market Resources, Inc.
Source: career section
8.William Nathaniel Jones represented which Utah State Senate district?
- A.12th district
- B.16th district
- C.10th district
- D.14th districtcorrect
William Nathaniel Jones served as the member for the 14th district of the Utah State Senate.
Source: political career section
9.During which years did William Nathaniel Jones hold office in the Utah State Senate?
- A.1975 to 1990
- B.1982 to 1990
- C.1979 to 1982correct
- D.1964 to 1975
William Nathaniel Jones served in the Utah State Senate from 1979 to 1982.
Source: political career section
10.What was William Nathaniel Jones's middle name?
- A.George
- B.Bill
- C.Nathanielcorrect
- D.Thomas
The full name of the subject is William Nathaniel Jones.
Source: biography opening
11.How is the professional identity of William Nathaniel Jones described in the text?
- A.Businessman and politiciancorrect
- B.Lawyer and philanthropist
- C.Engineer and scientist
- D.Educator and administrator
William Nathaniel Jones is described as an American businessman and politician.
Source: biography opening
12.What was the duration of William Nathaniel Jones's tenure as chair of Intermountain Health?
- A.30 years
- B.20 years
- C.10 years
- D.15 yearscorrect
William Nathaniel Jones served as chairman from 1975 until 1990, a duration of 15 years.
Source: career section
13.In what role did William Nathaniel Jones serve at Electro Controls, Inc. for over three decades?
- A.Chief Financial Officer
- B.Owner and CEOcorrect
- C.Chairman of the board
- D.Legal Counsel
William Nathaniel Jones was the owner and CEO of Electro Controls, Inc. for over 30 years.
Source: career section
14.What was the focus of William Nathaniel Jones's contribution to Intermountain Health?
- A.Managing the treasury
- B.Overseeing marketing
- C.Directing early growthcorrect
- D.Leading legal reform
William Nathaniel Jones directed much of Intermountain Health's early growth as chairman of the board.
Source: career section
15.Which specific political body did William Nathaniel Jones serve in?
- A.Utah State Senatecorrect
- B.Utah State House of Representatives
- C.United States Senate
- D.United States House of Representatives
William Nathaniel Jones served as a member of the Utah State Senate.
Source: political career section
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