Announcement of the Continuation of Roberts T. Jones as an Assistant Secretary of Labor

The President today announced that Roberts T. Jones will continue to serve as an Assistant Secretary of Labor (Employment and Training).

Mr. Jones currently serves as Assistant Secretary of Labor at the Department of Labor, 1987 to present. He was Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor, 1985 - 1987, and Senior Administrator for Job Training Programs, 1972 - 1985. From 1968 to 1972, he served as administrative assistant for Congressman Marvin L. Esch and Congressman Charles E. Wiggins.

Mr. Jones graduated from the University of Redlands with a bachelors degree in psychology, 1962. He was born April 24, 1940. He is married, has three children, and resides in Alexandria, VA.