Hello, I am Jack Smith, and I am running for election to the DMS Board of Directors for 2023.


My goals this year focus on:

  • Get the Interlock to production
  • Helping improve the community, Improve productivity and Volunteerism
  • Continue the Low Drama approach to the leadership team... the synergy through 2022 has been good.

Why I contribute?

I appreciate and support DMS because I believe in the mission. I believe it is good when people can express their creative vision and develop their innovative spark. DMS enables access to tools, and building a supportive community is both enjoyable and rewarding.

My DMS membership started in 2016 and I recently moved closer to the space making it very easy to get more involved and contribute.

Who am I?

I’m Jack… yet another maker in the space. I'm currently on the Board of Directors for 2022, and am acting as the Secretary Officer.

For work I lead a team of engineers that designs and manufactures embedded industrial motherboards. I’ve been a technology leader for over 20 years, from chip design to storage and protocol expertise to cryptosecurity and now embedded systems.

Outside of work I foster healthy relationships with emotional intelligence, and have a strong support structure of friends and family across the nation. I moved to Dallas a few years ago, met a woman, fell in love and got married.

Three of my personality traits:

  • Positive Attitude (even when dealing with issues, mistakes, and drama)
  • Helpful (without being controlling or demanding)
  • Able to focus and enjoy learning (Including listening)

My favorite thread on Talk:

  • Show and Tell… every month… definitely

Questions?

You can message me on Talk (username TJSmith) or on the DMS Discord.

If I am elected, I can’t promise to be perfect, but I can commit to being a positive influence and a force for good in our community.

If I am not elected, I will still be contributing to the space, volunteering, and working on the interlock project.

Signature  

Thank you!

Signed: Jack Smith


Member Support / Endorsements:  

Kevin Thompson

Jayson Woods


Page History:

Version Date Author Comment
3 2023-03-26 Jayson Woods
2 2023-03-20 Kevin Thompson
1 2023-03-10 Jack Smith

8 Comments

  1. John Fabrycki

    I endorse Jack Smith.

  2. Julie Harris

    I endorse Jack Smith 

  3. Kate Hughey

    I endorse Jack Smith.

  4. Kevin Thompson

    Jack Smith is an obvious endorsement for me. 

  5. Megan Murray

    I endorse Jack

  6. Britton Burt

    I @swa, endorse Jack because he tackles thankless tasks with gusto.  I expect there could active members that have never met Jack in person.  But rest assured he has been diligently working on updating systems and managing initiatives that keep the space running and moving forward.  Jack is leading the new Interlock program that will allow Woodshop to enforce training requirements on all of our equipment.  As a member this means that the equipment will be less likely to be broken when you visit.  If less broken equipment sounds like something you can support, then vote Jack! 

  7. James Henningson

    I endorse Jack for the board, his past year on the board has been excellent, his continued service will be a great value to us. 

  8. Justin Walker

    I endorse Jack Smith - he's been an excellent board member, very committed to our organization, and his continued leadership is greatly welcomed.