HomeMy WebLinkAboutMahurin, EDC application, 1-14AdvisoryBoardApplicationID: 87
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Name: Rebecca R. Mahurin
Physical Address: 304 Montana Hall, MSU, Bozeman, Montana 59717
Primary Phone: (406) 994-2752
Additional Phone: (406) 580-8604
Email: rmahurin@montana.edu
Your current occupation: University Administrator
Employer: MSU
How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area?: >10 yr
Which position are you applying for?: Economic Development Council
City Limits: yes
Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission?: no
Please explain your relevant qualifications, interests and experiences.: I direct the Technology
Transfer Office at MSU, licensing and assisting with starting up companies around MSU
technologies. I also work with local companies in accessing equipment and facilities on the MSU
campus, working to facilitate sponsored research agreements and collaborations between the
private sector and MSU. I have served as Chair of the Montana Science and Technology Alliance
Board, providing more than $23 million in funding to the MUS and to Montana companies for
high-technology projects. I work with the photonics sector, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and other
companies to assist them in solving problems. I also speak with companies who are interested in
re-locating to Montana.
Reference 1: Steve Holland, MMEC Director Will Swearingen, Director, TechLink
Are you willing to comply with all ethics training requirements?: yes
Reference 2: 994-3812 994-7700
Other Info: I work closely with my counterpart, Joe Fanguy, at UM. I also am on the leadership
team for the EPSCoR project - which has contact with companies and thus economic
development. I work with John Rogers, Governor's Economic Development Officer and have
worked with both Senators on town hall meetings, statewide meetings and other events that focus
on economic development. For those events, I have been MSU's representative.
How did you hear about us?: Jeff Krauss and Brit Fontenot