Author: Jon Springer, PE

Jon Springer is a Seattle native, husband, and father of two. After serving in the US Coast Guard from 2001 to 2006, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, with a focus on renewable energy. A licensed electrical engineer in Washington state, Jon brings extensive public sector experience to the table. He began his engineering career as a Nuclear Engineer with the US Navy and later transitioned to the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). With USACE, he has responded to disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Pacific Northwest. Passionate about sustainable solutions and community impact, Jon has volunteered with non-profits focused on expanding energy access in underdeveloped communities. He’s committed to advancing technological solutions to address global challenges. When he’s not immersed in engineering, Jon enjoys traveling, spending time with family, practicing martial arts, reading old fashioned hard copy books and occasionally playing guitar.

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