Nathaniel Jones came to OSA in 2008, long before we became Optica. Over the years, he has taken on more responsibilities and has become an integral part of our organization. He received the 2024 Optica Treasurer's Award, "For outstanding dedication to maintaining the Optica headquarters and invaluable support of staff through a variety of projects ranging from meeting set-up to package delivery."

During his off-hours, he coordinates domestic and international vacations for his friend group and, just as he does when in the office, he's always willing to go above and beyond to help friends and co-workers, when asked.