Jory Burson

Jory Burson currently serves as the Vice President of Standards at The Linux Foundation, where expertise in standardization strategies and open-source development has led to the launch of significant projects such as the Alliance for OpenUSD and LF Energy Standards. Jory also holds the role of Program Director at the Joint Development Foundation, driving strategic program development while previously serving as Community Director and Manager at the OpenJS Foundation, fostering community support across multiple projects. Additional experience includes founding Working Directory to provide consulting on open engineering practices, co-founding Cor Development, and managing open-source initiatives at OASIS and Bocoup. Jory's academic background includes a Master of Science in Mass Communication Media Management and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Oklahoma State University.