Jordan Zager

About Jordan Zager

Scientist-turned-operator with a track record of turning deep plant-science research into high-margin consumer goods and scalable IP licensing.• Leadership: Built and led cross-functional teams across R&D, manufacturing, and sales, guiding two complementary businesses from concept to statewide scale.• Value creation: Raised multi-million-dollar growth capital, delivered double-digit EBITDA margins in a heavily regulated sector.• Infrastructure: Designed and commissioned a next-generation genomics facility supporting plant genetics R&D, commercial scale manufacturing, and data-driven crop development.• Governance: Chair of a science-first board and trustee for an industry association, experienced in setting KPIs, reporting dashboards, and investor reporting rhythms.I thrive at the intersection of science, operations, and capital strategy.

Experience

1. Co-founder CEO

   Dewey Scientific

   May 2018 — Present

   Oversaw IP licensing, consumer-product manufacturing, and strategic development under one holding structure.Implemented KPI dashboards and weekly operating cadence that improved forecast accuracy and cash forecasting.Secured strategic partnerships with global agriculture and investment firms, expanding market reach and R&D funding.Awarded “Breeding Solution of the Year” and “BioAg Company of the Year” for science-driven product breakthroughs.

Education

• University of Nevada-Reno

  Bachelor’s Degree

• Washington State University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)