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Award Year
2011
Graduation Year
1987
Department
Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Biography
Senior Vice President of Business Development at Blount International, Inc.Jake VanderZanden grew up on a farm in Banks, Oregon, where the problem-solving skills required for farm life led him to select engineering as a career path. Jake joined Blount International in Portland and has served in engineering, management and marketing development capacities in the Oregon Group.
In 1992, he was the co-founder of ICS – a successful new division, brand and strategic business within Blount. Today, Jake serves as the president of the new venture construction products division.
Degrees
- BS ME 1987 - MIME