Chas Jones

Chas Jones is a prominent climate resilience scientist and the Founder & Principal of PICEA Consulting Group, with over twenty-five years dedicated to collaborating with Tribes and Indigenous Peoples. Chas serves as the volunteer Mayor of Philomath and holds various leadership positions, including Elected City Councilor and member of Benton County's Budget Committee. Chas has been instrumental in advancing climate resilience efforts as Program Director and Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison at the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and has contributed to local governance through roles in the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments. With a Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a strong dedication to integrating traditional knowledge with scientific research, Chas has garnered national recognition for work in climate and energy-related fields, evidenced by contributions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and numerous organizations.