Norman Jones

Appointed September 13, 2022

Mr. Jones, Sr. retired in 2021 after more than three decades of distinguished service with the City of Rochester. During his career in public service, he served as the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Services (2014 to 2021), Director of Operations (2012 – 2014), Manager of Building Services (1995 – 2012) and Recycling Coordinator (1988 – 1995).

In his most recent position as Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Service, Mr. Jones completed or initiated some of Rochester’s most trans formative physical changes, including nearly $50 million in improvements to the Inner Loop East and the Port of Rochester Marina. He is also credited with assisting with the design and implementation of the City of Rochester community recycling program.

Mr. Jones is currently on County of Monroe Industrial Development Authority and continues to be active within his community serving on various volunteer boards including most recently as the Chair of the Rochester Schools Modernization Program which just completed the $460 million phase for the Rochester City School District and exceeded all of the program’s goals.

Mr. Jones attended the University at Buffalo.