Briston Jones

Briston Jones is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public affairs and utility management. Currently serving as Manager of Public Affairs at Atmos Energy since July 2023, Briston previously held significant roles at Xcel Energy, where responsibilities included interpreting performance statistics for government regulators and overseeing meter management. Prior experience includes serving as Manager of Support Services at Mincom, Inc., where negotiation of a $20 million annual ERP software maintenance revenue stream was key, and as Business Director at Hunt Technologies, focusing on strategic alliances. Briston's career began as Director of Sales and Marketing at Brazos Services Cooperative, leading growth for a multi-state electric services cooperative. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in International Relations and National Security Studies from the University of Denver and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science/Spanish from Texas Tech University.