Jason Field is an executive coach and strategic advisor with a track record of success as a multinational CEO, board member, entrepreneur, and outdoor professional. He is the past president and CEO of W. L. Gore & Associates, a $4B+ privately held global materials science company. During his tenure as President and CEO, Jason drove 5-year shareholder returns that outpaced the S&P 500 index by engaging customers and Associates in a purpose driven enterprise strategy that put Gore on the 100 Great Places to Work list. Prior to leading the enterprise, he served in a progression of global business and functional roles that helped establish Gore’s Medical Products Division as the global leader in Aortic intervention. Jason served on W.L. Gore & Associates’ and AdvaMed’s board of directors.Jason earned his bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine and agribusiness from Arizona State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oregon State University. Before joining Gore in 2005, he owned and operated Northern Arizona Equine, PC and Fieldcare Veterinary services, LLC, which delivered veterinary care to sport horses throughout Arizona. He founded and successfully exited both the veterinary business and real estate holdings. Jason maintains a license to practice veterinary medicine in Arizona.Jason also guides seasonally in the Grand Canyon and holds wilderness first responder and avalanche rescue certifications. He resides in Flagstaff, Arizona.