I am so exited to share that today I start a new position in the North Carolina Department of Commerce as the Deputy Director for the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation (OSTI). For the past 3+ years I was honored to be a member of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) family in progressing the mission of the Manufacturing Innovation Institute to advance the maturity of exciting US domestic textile technologies to the defense and commercial markets. I will miss working so closely with the AFFOA team and the inspiring community we served. On a personal note...15 years ago, as I was just finishing my PhD from NC State, I met the team at OSTI and I imagined as to how I would have to craft my career to join a team who's mission is to 'improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians'. Since, my journey has been filled with friendships, stress, and amazing experiences. Speed ahead to now, it means so much to realize a planned journey coming together and continuing my service to the state I am still proud to call home!
Congratulations on this new opportunity and manifesting your dream job. Sounds like it will be a perfect opportunity to help people!
Congratulations, Jesse! In my capacity as a member of the NC Board of Science, Technology and Innovation, I look forward to working with you even closer in the future. Your work with AFFOA was impactful, and you will be a great addition to the NC Commerce team.
Congratulations! Our industry will benefit greatly with you in this position. I am very excited for you and cannot wait to see the future innovation that will be created.
Congrats jes. You’re a great add to that team.
Well deserved! Thanks for all of the support over the years. I have no doubt you'll continue to do awesome things!
This is amazing! You've helped me tremendously in my career journey, so I'm absolutely excited to hear you achieving yours. Congratulations 🎊
Jess, thank you for bringing me to AFFOA team and being such a great mentor. Congratulations on your new journey and look forward to hearing the exciting news from you about the work at NC.
Congratulations to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and OSTI Executive Director John Hardin for gaining an outstanding researcher, teacher and leader like Jesse Jur! I'm sure both of you have a bright future ahead!
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2moJess - so bittersweet! I can't tell you how much you will be missed here. But I am so excited for you on this next step! Although, I might be even more excited for NC for getting such an incredibly talented and bold leader to help drive this effort. Let's stay connected. Congratulations to you and congratulations to the great state of North Carolina!