It is interesting how fate steps in and provides an opportunity to start a life long career.  That is exactly what happened to Brian Jones when an automobile accident led to a meeting with the athletic trainer that took care of his mom after the accident.  John Coddington's influence on Brian started him on a career pathway that has been in the making for over 30 years.  His recommendation to go to Ball State and become part of their athletic training education program allowed Brian to work with a AT staff that would help him land a GA position at Michigan State.  That AT staff would help him secure a assistant AT position at the University of Toledo where he has been ever since.  Currently Brian is the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Wellness and works with 10 staff certified athletic trainers, 1 physical therapist, & 1 insurance coordinator. Brian is also a leader in the Athletic Training profession by serving on the NCAA Division 1 Concussion Safety Protocol Committee.  He has been honored as the Ohio Athletic Trainers' Association "Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2011-2012", Cardinal Sports Medicine Society Ring honor in 2011 and in 2022 the NATA Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine Division 1 Head Athletic Trainer of Year.

The LaPorte, IN native resides in Monclova Township with his wife Kim and his son Zachary and daughter Avery.