Jason McCann

Jason McCann is a prominent alumnus and Board of Visitors member at the University of Houston. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Jason McCann is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Vari, a company that designs and furnishes workspaces.1 He co-founded the company that created the popular sit-stand VariDesk, which has since expanded to offer over 300 different products.1 Under his leadership, Vari has experienced significant growth and now serves 98% of Fortune 500 companies.1

Education and University Involvement

• Graduated from the University of Houston with a bachelor's degree in 1991 and an MBA in 199614
• Joined the University of Houston Board of Visitors in 202323
• Member of Eric's Club, an exclusive group of distinguished alumni from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership4

Achievements and Recognition

• Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year1
• Recognized as CEO of the Year by D CEO magazine1
• Thought leader in workspace innovation, with publications in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. magazines1
• Speaker at South by Southwest1

Commitment to UH

McCann has expressed his honor in joining the University of Houston Board of Visitors, where he serves alongside other distinguished members to support President Renu Khator's leadership.3 His involvement demonstrates his ongoing commitment to his alma mater and its continued growth and success.

Jason McCann's LinkedIn username is jason-mccann-varidesk, reflecting his role at Vari (formerly VariDesk).