ETEC - Brett Malone, UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm
ETEC - Brett Malone, UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm
Friday, April 11, 2025 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) (EDT)
Description
Join us at ETEC in-person or virtually on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:30am to hear from Brett Malone, the President & CEO of the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm. He will be discussing the UT Research Park Updates and 5-Year Plan. His bio is below.
No registration is necessary for in-person attendance.
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This month's ETEC Friday Morning Meeting Series are sponsored by Fluor.
Brett Malone
UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm
Dr. Brett Malone is the President and CEO of Cherokee Farm Development Corp (CFDC) and oversees the UT Research Park in Knoxville.
Prior to joining the UT Research Park in Oct, 2024, Dr. Malone served as President and CEO of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, where his leadership transformed a 200-acre campus into a thriving research ecosystem. Under his direction, the center saw a 50% increase in revenue within three years and expanded its footprint to key research hubs across Virginia, including partnerships with the Thomas Jefferson National Lab.
Throughout his career, Dr. Malone has demonstrated a commitment to advancing technology through strategic planning, real estate development, and funding initiatives
A Ph.D. graduate in Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech, Dr. Malone has led numerous ventures at the intersection of science, technology, and entrepreneurship. As co-founder and CEO of Phoenix Integration, Dr. Malone drove the company’s growth, capturing partnerships with top aerospace companies before a successful exit. He has also served as Chief Operating Officer of Intrexon (now Precigen), guiding the company through its early development and eventual IPO. His collaborative efforts have forged alliances with major corporations such as Boeing, GE, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, and DARPA, highlighting his commitment to innovation through partnership.
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1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 United States
Click here to register for the VIRTUAL version of the meeting
Hailey Lewis
Complimentary coffee, bagels, muffins and pastries served.
The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's.
Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); take a right onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, take a left onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-Alternatively, if you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); you can take a sharp right and merge onto Lafayette Dr; turn left onto W. Gettysburg Ave; turn right onto Manhattan Ave; then at the intersection of Manhattan Ave and S. Rutgers Ave, continue straight across onto Rice Rd until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd; take a right onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via the Turnpike, you will find us between the intersection of S. Rutgers Ave and Wallace Rd, between the Applebee's and Dairy Queen, across the street from St. Mary's School. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via Illinois Ave; turn onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, turn onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
* Winter Weather Policy * |
ETEC prioritizes the safety of our meeting attendees during winter weather conditions. If inclement weather is expected on a Friday morning, and we decide to move to an ALL-VIRTUAL Zoom format, we will notify members by 5:00 p.m. the evening before. Newsletter subscribers will receive an email, and notices will be posted on the ETEC homepage and the calendar event page. We encourage all attendees to check for updates and use the Zoom registration link to join virtually if necessary. If you do not receive an email and there are no notices on the website, we will proceed with the in-person (hybrid) meeting as planned, but we advise everyone to use their own judgment based on road conditions in their areas. |