Education
Caltech
Bachelor of Science (BS) with Honors, Electrical Engineering (EE) 1984-01-01 - 1988-01-01Work Experience
Electric Sky
Current
Electric Sky
Kepler Space Institute
Current
Kepler Space Institute
National Space Society
Current
National Space Society
Greason Space LLC
Current
Greason Space LLC
Tau Zero Foundation
Current
Tau Zero Foundation
Agile Aero
2015-11-01 - 2019-07-01
Agile Aero
Commercial Space Federation (CSF)
2006-01-01 - 2015-12-01
Commercial Space Federation (CSF)
COMSTAC - Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
2004-01-01 - 2015-12-01
COMSTAC - Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
XCOR Aerospace
1999-09-01 - 2015-11-01
XCOR Aerospace
Mojave Air & Space Port
2002-01-01 - 2015-06-01
Mojave Air & Space Port
Skills
Summary
Currently leads the technology development team at Electric Sky, engineering wireless power solutions for propulsion and other uses. Expert in all aspects of propulsion technologies, systems engineering, space transportation, and the economic use of space resources. Co-founded space transportation startups. Advises government and private entities on how to advance strategic goals. As a consultant, finds creative engineering solutions to daunting problems in commercial space and space exploration, and provides early stage technology consulting for startup investment. Polymath with advanced skills across multiple engineering disciplines including aerospace engineering, aeronautics and aerodynamics, mechanical engineering, plasma physics, semiconductors, and electronic and electrical engineering. Talented executive with more than 20 years of experience as a company visionary, industry board chairman, and leader of technology research and development (R&D) teams. Brings a wealth of expertise in science and technology, entrepreneurship, strategy, regulatory development, and engineering innovation. Has hands-on experience with of all facets of the commercial space industry, including competitive field, supply chain, launch regulations, space technology, space policy and the space industry customer base. Served on the U.S. President’s blue-ribbon Review of United States Human Space Flight Plans Committee.