Title: Director, Commercialization Practice
Category: Managing Professional
Education: MBA
Jean has effectively completed a wide range of Foresight products for sectors that include environmental to biomedical and biotechnology over the past eight years. Customer technology-based products include stent fabrication, casting and splinting material, in-situ environmental remediation directed at polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, assistive robots for physically challenged or senior persons, membrane desalination system, microbial production of quantum dots, gasification system and the collection and processing of novel biological samples.
Ms. Montano received her MBA from Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. She has more than 20 years experience in scientific analytical instrumentation, electronics contracting, and grant related administration with a range of public and private sector organizations. Ms. Montano is lifetime certified as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and is also certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). She was a part of the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) build-out by the Department of Energy at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Ms. Montano has provided critical contracting expertise for the procurement of beyond the state of current technology equipment with the goal to provide critical research capabilities in high-field multidimensional nuclear magnetic resonance and extended mass spectrometry. She also served as the Production Services Manager for Monaco Enterprises. Monaco is an OEM in fire and security asset protection products, including Radio Alarm Systems, Addressable Products, Fire Alarm Control Panels, and Security Alarm Systems. Jean also was a small business consultant for an economic development agency of the State of Washington focused on a wide variety of technology-based innovative products.