Jesse Lea

Jesse Lea has extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in rapid prototyping and custom manufacturing. They started their career as a Regional Manager at ARRK Product Development Group in 1995, where they managed outside sales and customer service. From 2005 to 2013, Jesse served as the President of RPDG - Rapid Product Development Group, Inc., a manufacturing firm focused on prototyping and contract manufacturing. They then joined 3D Systems in 2013 as the Outside Sales Director for the Quickparts division, overseeing the development and execution of sales strategies for custom-engineered solutions. In 2016, Jesse became President & CEO of GoProto, Inc., a company providing plastic and metal part manufacturing solutions. Currently, Jesse serves as the Director of Business Development at UPTIVE, specializing in rapid injection tooling and molding.

Jesse Lea graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance and Marketing from the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business in 1995.