Jeff is CFI’s Economic Competitiveness Officer. He recently joined our team and his day is usually spent engaging with people across the UAS sector to facilitate the completion of use tests/flight demonstrations specific to a grant that CFI is working on.
Tell me a little bit about yourself!
I am a lifelong resident of ND and claim Michigan, ND as my hometown. I have called Grand Forks home since 1984. I am married, have an adult daughter and two cocker spaniels who have their own Instagram account, (@bailey_nd_oakley_nd). Prior to joining the Center for Innovation I worked in the field of sports medicine as a Certified Athletic Trainer and was a partner in a local/regional group of outpatient physical therapy clinics.
What college did you attend and what was your major?
I received my undergraduate degree from UND in 1987 and my MBA from Troy State in 2001.
What is your favorite book or movie?
I can’t really say I have an outright favorite for either. However, there are several movies that I can quote almost verbatim.
If you could drop everything and go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would have to say the Holy Land
What is your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Although there are several activities I enjoy, my favorite thing to do is to just hang out and connect with family.
What is your favorite part of living in Grand Forks?
There are many things I love about this community, but I will have to say attending UND hockey games tops the list.
What is your favorite part about working at CFI?
I love the camaraderie and willingness of the team to help each other out. The open exchange of information is refreshing and extremely beneficial.
Contact Jeff at [email protected]