Dr. Andy Williams
Dr. Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams is the Deputy Technology Executive Officer for Space at the Air Force Research Laboratory responsible for integrating and executing AFRL’s space science and technology investments to deliver cutting edge technical capability to the U.S. Space Force. Prior to his selection as the D-TEO, Williams served as the Space Mission Area Lead…
Read MoreCMSgt James P. Seballes, USSF
CMSgt James P. Seballes currently serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), temporarily located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. STARCOM was established as a FieldCommand 23 August 2021. The command is responsible for preparing, developing and delivering more than 6,000 Guardians to enable the United States Space Force to…
Read MoreDr. Anthony Tsougranis
Dr. Anthony Tsougranis has been a member of the professional staff at NASA’s Office of International and Interagency Relations since 2003 working to strengthen collaboration with international partners, supporting missions and programs, negotiating agreements of mutual benefit, advising senior leaders with relevant background and analysis, and organizing fruitful interactions of the Administrator and Deputy Administrator…
Read MoreMichael Sheetz
Michael Sheetz joined CNBC in 2015, covering breaking news, transportation, and markets. Having covered the space industry part-time since 2017, Michael began full-time coverage of space in early 2020 and contributes across CNBC’s global content offerings, from its digital reporting to business day television programming and more. He is an alumnus of the 2016 Dow…
Read MoreDevin Coldewey
Devin Coldewey has been writing for TechCrunch since 2007, covering many topics in technology, science, and space; he has written for MSNBC.com, NBC News, DPReview, and others; he has also appeared on radio, television, and in print.
Read MoreVia Van Liew
Via Van Liew is the principal director of diversity, equity and inclusion at The Aerospace Corporation, which is based in El Segundo. Aerospace is a non-profit organization focused on the national security space. It has $1 billion in annual revenue and more than 4,000 employees nationwide. Aerospace believes its people are its greatest resource, as…
Read MoreThe Honorable Paul Ney
Paul Ney joined Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) as the Chief Legal Officer in September 2021. Momentus Inc. is a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services. In 2018, Mr. Ney was appointed General Counsel of the Department of Defense by President Donald Trump. As the chief legal officer of the…
Read MoreDr. John F. Plumb
Dr. John F. Plumb was confirmed in March 2022 as the first Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. In this role he is responsible for the overall supervision of policy for the Department of Defense for space warfighting. His policy portfolio encompasses the Department’s strategic capabilities for integrated deterrence: space, nuclear weapons, cyber, missile…
Read MoreDr. Debra Emmons
Dr. Debra L. Emmons is vice president and chief technology officer (CTO) at The Aerospace Corporation. In this role, she is responsible for providing vital leadership for determining and executing the company’s technology strategy and investments. Emmons leads four offices: eLab, responsible for setting the technical investment strategy and priorities; iLab, responsible for bringing transformational,…
Read MoreScott McLaughlin
Scott A. McLaughlin is an experienced executive and engineer with a diverse background in business and design. He has worked in private and government sectors and has traveled widely in support of his specialized radar systems, which are used for space launch, aviation, and atmospheric research. Mr. McLaughlin’s diverse experience helps him build bridges as…
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