Farewell to FIRST President Jon Dudas

[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!

[Racer26]

I can't be the only one intrigued by the mass of long-term heavy-hitters jumping ship at HQ. Big controversial things afoot?

I'm not trying to say there is necessarily something going on; things change, people change, and decide to move on in life all the time, but its interesting to say the least.

I feel like there's something HQ is hiding from us (or at least not being totally transparent about). Call me crazy.