Nathan Iseminger has joined the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as its UAS sector developer.
Iseminger will execute strategies to support primary sector business recruitment and expansion in the Grand Forks, N.D. region in the aerospace sector, primarily focused on unmanned and autonomous systems and associated technology development. He will lead EDC initiatives to foster collaboration among industry partners and provide resources and expertise to engage with stakeholders and capitalize on new opportunities for industry development.
“The UAS eco-system in North Dakota has provided the opportunity for incredible progress in unmanned and autonomous systems. I am humbled and excited to join the industry pioneers in the Grand Forks UAS community and the incredible team at the EDC,” said Iseminger.
EDC President & CEO Keith Lund said, “We are very excited to welcome Nathan to the EDC. He brings strong leadership and UAS experience from his service in the United States Air Force, which will allow him to immediately contribute to the EDC’s goals to expand UAS and associated technology business in the region.”
Iseminger recently retired from Grand Forks Air Force base, concluding a 22-year active-duty career. He served as an air traffic controller and manager across four states and six countries including three combat deployments. Iseminger grew up in Maryland and holds degrees in Aeronautics and Business Administration.