Tommy Jones

Tommy “TJ” Jones is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineering and Sourcing (WSHES). In this role, he holds global responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of both Disney cast and guests, as well as overseeing ride safety and reliability. Jones also focuses on consistently sourcing high-quality products and services and optimizing supplier diversity for Disney Experiences. He leads a talented team and provides strategic direction, focused on identifying and managing risks to the organization, with the goal of continuous business and operational performance improvement.

Over a 15-year Disney tenure, Jones has progressed through Disney Experiences leadership roles between Imagineering and Facilities Operations Services globally. This progression has given him unique insights into the complexities and nuances required to balance the safety, financial, and technical expectations of our guest experiences. Prior to this role, Jones was Executive Global Management – Design & Delivery for Walt Disney Imagineering, where he oversaw the execution and delivery functions for Disney’s theme park, resort hotel, and cruise ship projects worldwide. Before that, Jones served as the Vice President of Facilities & Operations Services for the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. During his tenure, he successfully led the reopening of the resort following the pandemic. Jones joined Walt Disney Imagineering in 2000, serving as the technical director for Show Ride Engineering during the development of Hong Kong Disneyland (HKDL). After the park’s grand opening in 2005, he transitioned from Imagineering into the role of Director of HKDL Facilities Services.

Beyond Disney, Jones has extensive experience in project development, delivery, and operations in Asia, Caribbean, and Middle East, as well as with NATO defense. Jones has wide-ranging experience in various industries and disciplines, such as materials science, biomedical engineering, defense and military systems, software / simulation development, themed hospitality construction, and facilities management. Jones held various roles at Hughes Aircraft Raytheon Defense Systems, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Jones holds a degree in physics from Southern University and a Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University. He currently serves on the advisory board for the Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins.