EMCORE Corporation announced the election of Rex S. Jackson to EMCORE's Board of Directors. Mr. Jackson has extensive senior management and executive experience in both the corporate finance and legal functions, having served as Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel for several public and private companies. Most recently he held key positions at JDS Uniphase Corporation, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the past three years through the separation of JDSU into two separate public companies.