CHICAGO, December 22, 2025 — NORC at the University of Chicago proudly announces the promotion of Jeffrey Leintz to senior vice president of Advanced Data Solutions (ADS). Under Leintz’s leadership, ADS has grown into a critical line of business that enables secure data research and collaboration for a variety of industry, government, and academic pursuits. By combining technical innovation with rigorous compliance and delivery excellence, ADS helps organizations accelerate research, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve meaningful outcomes across domains.

Leintz has been instrumental in securing and delivering major client engagements, including the National Institutes of Health All of Us Research Program, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Virtual Data Enclave, and the Secure Compute Environment Testbed (SCET).

“Jeff’s promotion reflects his extraordinary impact on the ADS’s technical and organizational capabilities,” said Ron Jurek, executive vice president of operations and chief information officer at NORC. “Through steady leadership and a clear strategic vision, he has transformed ADS into a trusted partner for clients and driver of innovative solutions. His ability to collaborate with colleagues and clients across research verticals, secure and execute on complex contracts, and deliver top-tier, responsive customer support has elevated NORC’s standing as a national leader in secure research computing. I look forward to continuing our work together as he helps shape the future of data innovation at NORC.”

Under Leintz’s guidance, NORC achieved compliance milestones for secure data platforms, reinforcing our commitment to rigorous standards while enabling impactful new discoveries in regulated environments. These achievements underscore ADS’s role in delivering client-focused solutions that advance research and policy.

“I am honored to step into the role of senior vice president and continue advancing NORC’s mission to deliver objective, high-quality research that informs decision-making,” said Leintz. “Our ADS team plays a critical role in developing and delivering research technology services and offerings that empower groundbreaking work across the social sciences. I look forward to building on our success—expanding capabilities, strengthening partnerships, and driving solutions that strengthen NORC’s impact for clients and society.”