Farewell to FIRST President Jon Dudas

[JackS]

FIRST made this announcement today.

FIRST President Jon Dudas has decided to resign from his position.

I hope the CD community will join me in thanking Jon for his service to the FIRST community. Jon, we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

-Jack

[Nick Lawrence]

Originally Posted by JackS

FIRST made this announcement today.


I hope the CD community will join me in thanking Jon for his service to the FIRST community. Jon, we wish you well in your future endeavors.

-Jack

Thank you Jon for your leadership and wisdom. Wishing you all the best, and keep in touch!

-Nick

[Hallry]

This upcoming season will certainly feel different first without Bill Miller, and now Jon Dudas as well. They cannot be thanked enough for their countless contributions to FIRST, and they will be missed by all.

[Walter Deitzler]

Whether or not Jon is reading this, I would like to thank him for all of the hard work that he has put in in his time as president at FIRST. He did a great job I don't think we could have asked for anything more from him.

THANK YOU JON!

[Littleboy]

Wow, first Bill Miller and now Jon Dudas have recently left. That is sad. They both did an excellent job in leading. Both will be missed.

[rsisk]

Jon really made a connection with those of us out here where the rubber meets the road.

We will miss you Jon, please don't be a stranger.

[Andrew Schreiber]

Originally Posted by rsisk

Jon really made a connection with those of us out here where the rubber meets the road.

We will miss you Jon, please don't be a stranger.

This is a shame... a darn shame. I'm sad to see him go. I hope Jon is not a stranger as I found him quite an inspirational figure to talk to about topics outside of FIRST as well.

[Steven Donow]

This is sad. Jon will be missed incredibly in FIRST. Hopefully he won't completely leave FIRST, it was always awesome to see (during opening ceremonies) most other speakers in suits or formal wear, but Jon wearing jeans and a baseball T-Shirt.

Thanks for all the time you've spent on FIRST, and best of luck in future endeavours!

[nlknauss]

Originally Posted by rsisk

Jon really made a connection with those of us out here where the rubber meets the road.

We will miss you Jon, please don't be a stranger.

Very true! Thanks and best wishes Jon.

[Siri]

Wow, Bill and Jon. Great guys; best of luck in your future endeavors, and we will miss you!

Also, best wishes to Bob Tuttle in the interim and to the Board in finding someone to fill such impressive (and cool) shoes.

Thank you Jon, for all that you've done to make FRC what it is today. You will be missed. I hope to continue to see you at FIRST events in the future.

[Libby K]

Just want to make a small correction : Jon is FIRST's President. Walt Havenstein, the one who wrote the release, is its Chairman. Might want to change the title of the thread.

Jon has been such an incredible part of making FIRST what it is today.
I will miss his boundless enthusiasm to drive our programs forward.
Whomever takes up this position has big shoes to fill.
Thank you, Jon.

[rachelholladay]

The FIRST community will certainly miss Mister President. Hopefully he will still be somewhat involved and we won't have to miss him entirely. It was a pleasure to meet him at FIRST HQ this past summer and I am very sad to see him leave.

Whenever I see Under Armour, I will always think of Jon Dudas. Always.

[Calvin Hartley]

Jon, you will be missed. Thanks for all you've done for this community. I hope to see you around at events in the future, and good luck in your future endevours.

-Calvin

[Brandon Zalinsky]

Thank you, Jon, for your tireless service in FIRST. You will be missed here!