Lin's career has spanned more than 40 years as both an atmospheric scientist and product management consultant and mentor. He's been consistently praised for the passion and knowledge he is able to share with colleagues and students. He's an active sailor and serves as the weather advisor for a local charter sail and power boating company.

Lin received his B.A in Political Economy from The Colorado College, his M.S, in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia, and his MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. He has been an invited speaker for professional organizations and has published a number of papers and reports throughout his career. He has served as a judge for UW business school competitions and is an invited speaker and mentor on careers in product management for upcoming business school graduates.

Lin and his wife Susan moved to Bellingham in 2020 following long careers in the Seattle area, northern California and southeastern Washington. They have three adult children and greatly enjoy spending time together as a family. In 2023 they spent 10 days sailing in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the kids are hounding them to take them back again!