About Ralph Jones
| Ralph Jones is a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and long time resident of Central New York, Ralph is a father of eight, grandparent of twelve, and a great-grandparent of six, with two children currently in the FM School District. He served 27 years in the United State Military, retiring as a Major, is a former small business owner and currently a Diocesan Director for the Syracuse Catholic Diocese. Ralph has over 30 years of managerial, budgetary and advocacy experience. He has served as volunteer and board member for many community groups and non-profit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, Hospice of CNY and the Onondaga County Democratic Executive Committee among others. Ralph would like to bring the voice of the entire constituency to the County Legislature and a new vision for change to Onondaga County. |  |
| Major Ralph D. Jones, USAF, Retired |
EDUCATION
Cornell University – 1973 – BS of Consumer Economics & Public Policy/Community
Service Education
Onondaga Community College – 1971 – AAS
Christian Brothers Academy - 1966
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2002 – Present Syracuse Catholic Diocesan Director of Office for Black Catholic Ministry
1993 – 2002 President, Manlius Martial Arts Academy
1967 – 2004 United States Air Force & National Guard
2nd Lieutenant Major
Division of Naval Affairs, Deputy Director Public Affairs
NY National Guard, Deputy Director Public Affairs
NY Air National Guard, Director Community Relations
NY Air National Guard, Department Public Affairs Officer
Associate Personnel Officer, Cornell University
USAF HQ, Recruiting Officer
Race Relations Instructor
COMMUNITY BOARDS & ORGANIZATIONS
Interreligious Council of CNY, Board Member
Samaritan Center, Boar Member
Peace Action of Central New York, Board Member
Community-Wide Dialogue on Racism, Board Member
Catholic Diocese of Nakura, Kenya, Board Member
Paul Robeson Performing Arts Company, Board Member
Hospice of Central New York, Board Member
Habitat for Humanity, Board Member
NAACP, Member
Thursday Morning Roundtable, Member
Onondaga Citizen League, Member
Labor Religion Coalition
Manlius Democratic Committee
Onondaga County Democratic Executive Committee
Onondaga County Democratic Committee Judicial Delegate
OCDC Liaison to Onondaga County Young Democrats
