From Kent State to Ground Zero

Geology Alumnus Spent Year in New York After 9/11; Now Serves as State Geologist and Chief of Ohio Geological Survey

When the September 11 attacks shook the nation, Kent State alumnus D. Mark Jones found himself called into an unfamiliar and deeply challenging role. 

At the time, Jones was working for Metcalf & Eddy (now AECOM) an environmental consulting company contracted by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Environmental Protection Agency, assisting with disaster response across the country.

POSTED: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:51 AM
Updated: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 11:47 AM