RIVER FALLS – The University Business Collaboration Center (UBCC) at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is introducing a new monthly panel, the Innovators Speaker Series. The first guest speaker will be Jeff Cernohous, COO of Interfacial Consultants and chief innovation officer of Nagase, who will speak about his experiences as an innovative business entrepreneur. His talk will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 in the new Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech), 410 S. Third St., in room 194. The event is free and open to the public.

After starting his career at 3M, Cernohous founded Interfacial Solutions, a 3D printing company that utilizes sustainable materials, which was then acquired by Stratasys in 2014. Cernohous has since been a leader in many successful tech business ventures and has also won several awards, including recognition as UWRF’s Distinguished Alumni along with his wife, Kristi Cernohous. 

A reception with light refreshments will be held at 7 p.m., following the talk.

Future guest speakers scheduled in the series include:

• Brooke Lee, CEO of Anchor Paper, March 12.
• Kevin Westhuis, utility director at River Falls Municipal Utilities, April 8.

For more information, contact Blane Huppert at blane.huppert@uwrf.edu.

Submitted by UW-River Falls