Jackson Switzer

Jackson Switzer has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. They are currently working at Redwood Materials as the Vice President of Business Management and Market Strategy. Prior to this role, they held the positions of Senior Director and Director of Business Development at the same company.

Before joining Redwood Materials, Switzer worked at Albemarle Corporation, where they held multiple roles. They started as a Research Scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory and later worked as an Intern at NOAA. They also worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Alabama.

Switzer then transitioned to the United States Department of Defense as a Defense Intelligence Scholar. Following this, they joined the Georgia Institute of Technology as a Graduate Research Assistant, where they conducted research and designed solutions for industry challenges.

Their previous experience also includes positions at Albemarle Corporation, where they served as a Senior Process Development Engineer and later as a Production Engineer/Productivity Specialist. In these roles, they developed innovative methods for lithium extraction and recovery, leading to significant cost savings and increased yield in production.

Overall, Switzer's work experience showcases their expertise in business development, process optimization, and research and development in various fields.

Jackson Switzer earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from The University of Alabama in 2008. Jackson then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University in 2008-2009. Continuing their academic journey, they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2009 to 2013. Finally, they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2016 to 2018.