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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced today that Chuck Jones is the new chairman of the Museum’s board of directors. Jones, an honors graduate of Purdue University, is an internationally…
Chuck Jones has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. He is an honors graduate from Purdue University and currently serves as the Chief Design Officer at GE Healthcare, overseeing the global design of the company’s products. With 43 patents and over 1,000 product design awards, Jones is a renowned figure in the design and product development field. In addition to his professional success, he is also known as a vintage Indy car restoration expert and racer.
Having been on the IMS Museum board since 2019, Jones succeeds Rob Dyson as the board chair, who led the Museum through a transformative period with The Stories Behind the Spectacle Capital Campaign. Jones expressed gratitude for Dyson’s leadership and highlighted the strong foundation he laid for the Museum’s future. A lifelong racing enthusiast with a deep connection to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jones views his new role as an honor and a privilege.
His passion for Indy car racing was sparked at the IMS Museum, where he has restored 11 Indy cars and actively competes in vintage Indy car races. Jones has a rich history with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, having attended the Indy 500 for over 40 years and witnessed the evolution of the track and cars over the decades. His experience as a driver, starting at a young age, and his success in various racing championships further highlight his dedication to the sport.