Certifications: Mr. Watts is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is a member of the Arizona Bar in good standing, and is a member of the Intellectual Property Section of the Arizona Bar Association.

Engineering Registration and Affiliations: Mr. Watts has been a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona in mechanical engineering since 1995 and served as chairman of the Arizona/Nevada Section of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) in 2005 and 2006. Mr. Watts first joined SAE as a student in 1983 and is still a regularly-attending active member.

Volunteer Work: Mr. Watts has served as a volunteer Venture Ready Panelist with the Arizona Commerce Authority since 2013 where he coaches and advises technology innovators and start-up businesses, primarily in intellectual property protection, patent portfolio development, and IP strategy. Mr. Watts is a former foster parent, foreign exchange student host, and volunteer mediator in the South Phoenix Justice Court, and has done pro bono work for many organizations including Charity: Water, an organization that provides drinking water wells for remote villages in third world countries, and for Arizona Mountaineering Club for access preservation.

Hobbies: Mr. Watts enjoys whitewater kayaking and rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoneering, and hiking. He also enjoys tinkering with automobiles and bicycles and home-improvement projects.