Franklin University’s Dr. Brenda Jones Brings Executive Leadership Communication Expertise to Ohio Fire Executive Program

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Highly rated faculty supports leadership development for Ohio fire service executives through statewide professional education program.

Dr. Brenda Jones, department chair of Communications and Behavioral & Natural Sciences at Franklin University, is sharing her expertise in executive leadership communication through the Ohio Fire Executive Program, offered in collaboration with the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Foundation.

The Ohio Fire Executive Program provides executive-level leadership development for fire service professionals across the state, helping leaders strengthen the communication, decision-making, and organizational leadership skills needed to serve their teams and communities effectively.

Fact Box: Dr. Brenda Jones and the Ohio Fire Executive Program
• Featured Faculty: Dr. Brenda Jones
• Role: Department Chair, Communications and Behavioral & Natural Sciences at Franklin University
• Program: Ohio Fire Executive Program
• Program Partners: Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association and Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Foundation
• Focus Area: Executive Leadership Communication
• Experience in Program: More than 10 years as an instructor
• Audience: Fire and emergency services leaders across Ohio
• Program Purpose: Executive-level leadership development for fire service professionals
• Key Topics: Leadership communication, organizational leadership, decision-making, and community impact
• Franklin University Impact: Workforce-aligned instruction delivered by experienced faculty members trusted by industry and professional organization

A highly rated Leadership Communication instructor, Dr. Jones has taught within the program for more than 10 years and continues to receive highly favorable evaluations from participants. Her work within the program reflects a practical, workforce-connected approach to leadership education that emphasizes real-world application and meaningful organizational impact.

“Ohio’s Fire Executive participants are already proven leaders,” said Dr. Jones. “It’s a privilege to meet them where they are, delivering the executive Leadership Communication tools that amplify their voices and support their continued success.”

Dr. Jones’ ongoing involvement in the program highlights the value organizations place on experienced educators who can connect academic expertise with professional practice. It also reflects Franklin University’s commitment to high-quality, workforce-aligned instruction delivered by faculty members who bring both subject matter expertise and real-world relevance to the professionals and communities they serve.

About the Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Foundation
The Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Foundation supports the advancement of Ohio’s fire and emergency services community through leadership development, education, training, and advocacy initiatives. Working in collaboration with fire service leaders and partner organizations across the state, the Foundation helps strengthen professional excellence, public safety, and community impact through programs designed to support current and future leaders in the fire service.

About Franklin University

Accredited, nonprofit, and dedicated to educating adults since 1902, Franklin provides onsite course options at our Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, and is an innovator in providing personalized online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate, masters, and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. Through agreements with partner institutions, the University also offers international academic programs, including its top-ranked MBA.

Franklin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations for specific academic programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security have designated Franklin University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE).