John Jenkins
Director · Um Capital Region Health INC
Director at Um Capital Region Health INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 4 organizations on the Form 990 record.
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John Jenkins is the co-founder of the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, a renowned institution dedicated to inspiring curiosity in science and electrical history. His passion for collecting radios began at the age of 13, eventually leading him to co-found the American Museum of Radio and Electricity in 2001, which later became the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention.
Prior to his museum work, Jenkins had a distinguished career in the technology sector, including 12 years at Hewlett Packard and 15 years at Microsoft, where he managed worldwide sales and marketing. He aims for all 4th graders in Bellingham and Whatcom County to experience the museum's interactive exhibits.
Jenkins previously served as CEO and President of the museum and is currently its Board Chair, continuing his dedication to science education and the museum's mission.
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- {'role': 'Board Chair', 'organization': 'SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention', 'years': 'Current'}
- {'role': 'CEO & President', 'organization': 'SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention', 'years': 'Prior (e.g., 2017, 2020-2021)'}
- {'role': 'Co-founder', 'organization': 'American Museum of Radio and Electricity / SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention', 'years': '2001-Present'}
- {'role': 'Worldwide Sales and Marketing Executive', 'organization': 'Microsoft', 'years': 'Approx. 15 years'}
- {'role': 'Engineer/Employee', 'organization': 'Hewlett Packard', 'years': 'Approx. 12 years'}
- 'years': "Unknown (achieved straight A's)"} · {'degree': 'College classes in electrical engineering, electronics, and technology', 'institution': 'Unknown'
- 'years': 'Unknown (graduated with approx. 2.5 GPA)'} · {'degree': 'High School Diploma', 'institution': 'Sehome High School'
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