Jon earned his BS in Chemistry from the University of St. Thomas and his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from UC San Diego. He began his career at Steelcase Inc. as an environmental chemist, later becoming a leader in sustainable design and development. In 2017, Jon joined Andersen Windows & Doors as product sustainability manager, advancing to corporate sustainability manager in 2019. Most recently, Jon served as VP of Circularity at GreenBiz, a media and events company advancing the just transition to a clean economy. He is a proud "girl dad" and enjoys hiking, camping and travel.