UBTech is honoring the memory of a man who had a real impact on the school’s growth and history. Richard Jones, UBTech’s 5th President, passed away on July 28th. “Mr. Jones began his presidency in 1997, during the institution’s time as the Uintah Basin Applied Technology Center. He later became the first president to serve under the new name, Uintah Basin Applied Technology College, following the transition in 2000. In recognition of his lasting contributions, Mr. Jones received the prestigious UBTech Champion Award in 2020.”
UBTech President Aaron Weight has credited Jones as being “one of the most influential educational leaders the Uintah Basin educational community has been privileged to have.” Paul Hacking, who succeeded Jones as President of UBATC, credited Jones as the flag bearer for the Vernal building project. “Several of us helped him but the truth is Dick could have dropped the ball at any time but he stuck with it,” shared Hacking. “I don’t think he ever did anything that wasn’t in the best interest of the Uintah Basin, the students and the county. He was a very hard worker. And he didn’t like politics!”
UBTech’s full article is shared on UBTech.edu.
