Daniel C. Jones
Daniel C. Jones became the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, Deputy to the Garrison Commander in August of 2024. Before his current assignment, Mr. Jones served as the APS-2 Dülmen, Germany Tower Barracks Site Manager for United States Army Garrison (USAG), Benelux.
Mr. Jones began his Department of the Army civilian career in Installation Management over 20 years ago as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) professional. He has held various positions and roles within CYS and the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR). His prior key assignments included various CYS program manager positions in Schweinfurt, Germany; Ansbach, Germany; and Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He shifted his career path to the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) in 2018, where he has held the positions of Workforce Development Specialist and Chief, Administrative Services Division. Mr. Jones also held the position of Acting Director of Human Resources for both USAG Ansbach and USAG Benelux. In his last position, as the APS-2 Site Manager for Dülmen, Germany, he oversaw the installation. His work ensured that critical logistics and operations could occur for the readiness and rapid deployment of Army Prepositioned Stocks.
Mr. Jones’ awards include Instillation Management Command (IMCOM) Europe Army Professional of the Year 2020 and 2019, Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, Commanders Award for Civilian Service, Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medals, and Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medals. National Level awards included the National Alliance for Youth Sports Excellence in Youth Sports Award, Army Community of Excellence Bronze Award contributor and the Military Child Education Coalition Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Awards.
Mr. Jones was one of 70 Department of Defense civilians to participate in the DoD Civilian Emerging Leader Program (DCELP) leader Development Program. He also was selected for the IMCOM Enterprise Emergent Leader Program and the Boys and Girls Club of America Advanced Leadership Program. He is also a registered Mediator for the state of Georgia, certified Operation Excellence Customer Service Trainer, and Human Capital Institute Strategic Workforce Planner.