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Jones, Brian

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Affiliation: Virginia Tech

Candidate Assessment: Qualified

Candidate Questionnaire

1. Public Contact Information:

a) Please provide one URL to an online location (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) where community members can dialogue with you. [Optional.]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjusa

b) Please identify your organizational affiliations. Note that Advisory Council (AC) members serve as individuals required to take ARIN’s best interests into account—not those of the organizations with which they are affiliated.

Virginia Tech

2. Relevant Biography:

a) Please describe your relevant professional experience and expertise and explain how this background will make you an effective AC member.

I have worked in the higher education electronics and telecommunications industry since 1984, chasing electrons since 1979. I installed some of Virginia Tech’s first 10Base-T hubs in 1991. I applied for and received for Virginia Tech additional IPv4 address space to augment our legacy address blocks just before ARIN was completely depleted of IPv4 address space. He also helped VT procure IPv6 address space to replace old Internet2 blocks being used. I have served on other advisory councils for Network Monitoring software and served on the Board of Directors for the AHECTA organization. He has been active in the ARIN and NANOG community since 2007. He participated in the 2019 EDUCAUSE IPv6 panel along with other ARIN members to promote the use IPv6. He is the author of Virginia Tech’s IPv6 Case Study on the web site. Brian was elected in 2021 to serve a one-year term on the AC and was re-elected in 2022. Brian has served multiple terms on the ARIN Fellowship Selection committee, and is the current chair of the NRPM (Number Resource Policy Manual) Working Group. His current term expires 31 December 2025. I lead a team of IT subject matter experts, the Escalation Team, and my title is Director of Escalation Engineering. I am also a certified Scrum Professional, and member of the ScrumAlliance since 2016. I am also a certified Kanban Flow Manager.

b) Attach a resume, curriculum vitae, or other biography highlighting your experience most relevant to the duties of the AC. (PDF, DOC, DOCX files only)Remove any personal contact information (postal address, email, and/or phone number) from your resume/CV, as it will be posted publicly as part of the candidate information.

https://arin-elections.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/jones_brian_resume.pdf

c) Optionally, you may also include additional web links to external websites (e.g., social media), though not as a substitute for your biography.

https://badgecert.com/bc/html/publicgroup.html?k=Q0hjbnJ6Q01mRmZ2U2FQLzBCZDB2dz09

3. Eligibility:

a) Please disclose any conflicts of interest you may have, real or perceived, that would impact your ability to perform your duty as a member of ARIN’s Advisory Council. How do you propose to resolve any such conflicts?

None

b) Are you currently eligible to serve on the Advisory Council, according to the Conflicts of Interest Policy?

Yes

c) If not currently eligible, how will you become eligible to serve if elected (e.g.. “If elected, I will resign from the position of ______ before 31 Dec 2025”). If not applicable, simply enter “N/A”

N/A

d) Describe any limitations on your ability to: attend AC and Public Policy Meetings in person; or serve all of the elected term.

None

4. Nominee Information

a) Have you attended ARIN meetings or otherwise participated in ARIN activities in the past? What did you find the most rewarding from those meetings or activities? What suggestions for improvement do you have?

I have attended many ARIN meetings since about 2007. The most interesting activities are the transparent and open process that leads to good Internet governance policy.

b) What areas of Internet number resource policy, if any, need more attention by ARIN, and why?

There are many section of policy that need to be reconsidered in light of IPv4 resources largely becoming a resource for transfers and leasing since the runout. There are also many clarifications or text revisions that could be considered for section 6 for IPv6 of the Number Resource Policy Manual due to the format differences in section 4 for IPv4.

c) Aside from the professional experience and expertise detailed above, describe any other specific skills, background, and/or areas of expertise you believe will assist the Advisory Council in carrying out its duties.

As a member of the network community for a number of years even before the Internet was popular I have gained real world experience in instantiating network plans for both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. My background in network engineering with Virginia Tech has afforded me opportunities to work with many network providers, k-12, Community College systems, and other Research Institutions. I believe I bring a unique perspective to the ARIN Advisory Council in light of many educational resource and Research needs. I have served on the Advisory Council for the last 4 years and realize the amount of work and dedication required to fulfill the role of shepherd for a proposal through the Policy Development Process. I have served on numerous committees and advisory boards outside of ARIN and understand the importance of placing the good of the community above any personal preferences as applicable to being a board or advisory council member.

9 responses

  1. Gerry E. George

    Brian Jones is quietly methodical and highly efficient — qualities that have consistently contributed to his effectiveness and successful tenure on the AC. His practical experience brings a depth of understanding and a steady, balanced approach to every discussion, ensuring thoughtful and beneficial stewardship in all areas of his work.

    I enthusiastically support Brian Jones for re-election to the Advisory Council. His reliability, professionalism, and commitment to sound governance make him an invaluable member of this body, and his continued service will undoubtedly enhance the AC and by extension, ARIN’s performance and impact.

  2. Gus Reese

    I fully support Brian’s re-election to the Advisory Council. Brian has an wide depth of knowledge of the policy development process and has shepherded many policies over the years. His work with the various AC working groups as well as the Fellowship program makes him a strong asset to the Advisory Council.

  3. Douglas Camin

    I support Brian’s re-election to the ARIN Advisory Council. Brian has been a welcome colleague on the council, offering insightful comments and observations and doing an excellent job as a shepherd of policy for the community’s interests.

  4. Jeff Crowder

    I have worked with Brian Jones for many years and I can attest to his professionalism, keep knowledge, excellent communication skills, policy savvy, and great interpersonal skills. I know he is deeply committed to the critical work of ARIN. I appreciate his perspective from the higher education and research communities.

  5. Adair Thaxton

    Brian is a great resource and advocate for ARIN. He was my shepherd / advisor through the ARIN Fellowship program and made everything easier to understand, and he was very welcoming.

  6. Preston Louis Ursini

    I have had the pleasure of working with Brian on previous policy proposals. He is attentive, accessible, and proactive in his approach to policy with the Advisory Council.

    As a fellow candidate, I will say that Brian is exactly the type of person we need to fill this kind of role, and I fully support his candidacy.

    I am honored by the opportunity to serve alongside him and hope to contribute my own strengths to the Council’s work.

  7. Anita Nikolich

    I worked with Brian when I was on the ARIN AC. He’s very thoughtful, and his responses and questions are always measured and neutral. He is a great champion of ARIN processes!

  8. Alison Wood

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with Brian in the ARIN AC working groups, and he always brings thoughtful insight, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to every discussion.

    Brian is deeply committed to ensuring fair, transparent, and effective number resource management. His experience, professionalism, and steady leadership make him an excellent representative, and I am confident he will continue to serve the community with integrity and dedication.

  9. Amy Potter

    I had the good fortune to work with Brian during my final years on ARIN’s Advisory Council. He made a great contribution from the start. He is generous in sharing his time and knowledge with others. He also displayed an important level of care when it came to the ARIN community, always wanting to make sure voices were heard and perspectives considered. He’s a great team member who is humble, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I fully support his re-election to the ARIN AC.