Jeff Amerine, PMP

Director, Technology Ventures at University of Arkansas

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Area
Industry: Information Technology and Services

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Jeff Amerine, PMP's Overview

Current

Director, Technology Ventures at University of Arkansas
Manager - Investor at Gravity Ventures Arkansas LLC
Adjunct Instructor, Entrepreneurship at University of Arkansas

Advisor at Innovate Arkansas
Principal at Startup Junkie Consulting

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Past

Technology Licensing Officer at University of Arkansas
VP, North America at Imarda USA, Inc
VP, Transportation & Logistics at KonaWare, Inc

Managing Director - IT at FedEx Freight
Vice President, Communications Systems at American Freightways
System Engineer & Program Manager at Westinghouse Electric Company
ICBM Missile Launch Officer & Air Force Project Manager at US Air Force

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Education

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
US Naval Academy

Recommendations

4 people have recommended Jeff

Connections

500+ connections

Websites

I have 22 years of deep technology and business leadership and early-stage investment experience that has included P&L responsibility in Fortune 500 firms along with startups. I am the Director, Technology Ventures for the University of Arkansas, and a staff advisor for Innovate Arkansas. I co-founded Gravity Ventures Arkansas Fund I and II, Natural State Angel Association, and the Gone in 60 Seconds Elevator Pitch Contest. I teach entrepreneurship at the UA Sam M. Walton College of Business as well.

Specialties

Wireless, Enterprise Software, Telematics, Information Technology Leadership, Business Development, Venture Development and Finance, Intellectual Property Management

Director, Technology Ventures

University of Arkansas

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

November 2012 – Present (7 months) Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Commercializing world-class research to create a vibrant and lasting venture ecosystem.

Manager - Investor

Gravity Ventures Arkansas LLC

Public Company; Myself Only; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry

November 2010 – Present (2 years 7 months)

GVA is a member-managed angel fund focused on early-stage investments in knowledge-based Arkansas enterprises.

Adjunct Instructor, Entrepreneurship

University of Arkansas

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

January 2009 – Present (4 years 5 months)

Advisor

Innovate Arkansas

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

October 2008 – Present (4 years 8 months)

Provide mentor services for early stage knowledge-based firms in NW Arkansas that have significant growth potential. Innovate Arkansas is a strategic initiative for Arkansas carried out by Winrock International under the authority of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.

Principal

Startup Junkie Consulting

February 2008 – Present (5 years 4 months)

In this consulting practice I will identify venture finance, strategic partners and will provide corporate development services to startup and early stage ventures. I am primarily focused in the region around NW Arkansas. Activities will include Board representation and general business advisory services as well.

Technology Licensing Officer

University of Arkansas

Educational Institution; 10,001+ employees; Higher Education industry

February 2008 – November 2012 (4 years 10 months)

In this role I will be responsible for helping drive excellent return on investment for the technology created via the University's annual R&D. This will involve working with startups and existing large firms.

VP, North America

Imarda USA, Inc

August 2007 – February 2008 (7 months)

I ran the US organization for a global telematics solutions and mobile resource management company. We develop systems and provide service for transportation and supply chain focused motor freight carriers and enterprises.

VP, Transportation & Logistics

KonaWare, Inc

Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry

July 2004 – August 2007 (3 years 2 months)

I ran the Transportation and Logisitics vertical business unit for KonaWare, Inc., a leading Silicon Valley based wireless solutions company that is focused on the wireless supply chain execution and field service solutions.

Managing Director - IT

FedEx Freight

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; FDX; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry

June 2002 – July 2004 (2 years 2 months)

Led IT communications and network infrastructure development and deployment across the enterprise. Maintained a staff of 40+ and had $25M operating budget

Vice President, Communications Systems

American Freightways

January 2001 – June 2002 (1 year 6 months)

Led communications and network system development and deployment across the enterprise. Responsible for network availability and reliability across 275 truck terminals in 40 States.

System Engineer & Program Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Oil & Energy industry

September 1990 – February 1995 (4 years 6 months)

Worked as a system engineer, program manager and product line manager in satellite ground network systems and defense communications systems. (The old Westinghouse Electric Corporation ESD - in Linthicum, MD)

ICBM Missile Launch Officer & Air Force Project Manager

US Air Force

Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Defense & Space industry

May 1984 – September 1990 (6 years 5 months)

Served in a variety of leadership positions at FE Warren AFB, 90th Strategic Missile Wing. Also served as an Air Force Project Manager for Electronic Systems at Hanscom AFB

Becoming A Viable Startup Ecosystem: Jeff Amerine at TEDxBentonville
- TEDx
- September 2012
Authors: Jeff Amerine, PMP

Youtube Presentation: Becoming A Viable Startup Ecosystem: Jeff Amerine at TEDxBentonville

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Master of Science, Operations Management

2008 – 2009

4.0 GPA

US Naval Academy

BS, Physical Science, Engineering, Management

July 1980 – May 1984

Activities and Societies: Member of the Rugby Club and Boxing Team, Lifetime Member of the Alumni Association

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Interests:

Endurance cycling, trail running, and all outdoor activities

Groups and Associations:

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Member of PMI Member of USA Triathlon Association Lifetime Member of US Naval Academy Alumni Association, Accelerate Arkansas - Arkansas Venture Forum