Jay Jones ​is the author of the book, A Bilagáana Boy among the Navajo. In this true story, he chronicles his four years living as a white kid on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Window Rock, Arizona. As the son of two Air Force veterans, he was born in Tachikawa, Japan, and lived across the United States. After a turbulent childhood, Jay grew up quickly and joined the Marine Corps at 17 and served in Bermuda before receiving an honorable discharge. His career path includes roles from cook, professional photographer, security guard, headhunter, drugstore manager trainee, hotel front desk clerk, bar & restaurant manager, DJ, beauty pageant MC, financial advisor, volunteer, and more. While working, Jay obtained his degree in Business Management and retired after 33 years as a Chartered Financial Consultant executive. He lives at Dove Mountain near Tucson.