Mr. Elliot Holokauahi Pulham
Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Pulham was named chief executive officer of the Space Foundation in 2001. Pulham leads the premier team of space and education professionals providing services to educators and students, government officials, news media, and the space industry around the world. He is widely quoted by national, international, and trade media in their coverage of space activities and space-related issues. Before joining the Foundation, he was senior manager of public relations, employee communication, and advertising for all space programs of Boeing, serving as spokesperson at the Kennedy Space Center for the Magellan, Galileo, and Ulysses interplanetary missions, among others. He is a recipient of the coveted Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America - the profession's highest honor. In 2003, the Rotary National Awards for Space Achievement Foundation presented him with the coveted Space Communicator Award, an honor he shares with legendary CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite and CNN News Anchor Miles O’Brien. Pulham is a member of the national board of advisors of the RNASA Foundation, a member of the national board of advisors of the Institute for Space & Security Studies, and a member of the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Civic Leader Advisory Group.

Ms. Holly Roberts
Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Roberts is the chief financial officer, responsible for managing the accounting, contracts, and business functions that support the Space Foundation. Since joining the Foundation in 1987, she has developed the financial structure to meet the requirements of a multi-million dollar annual budget with provisions to accommodate government grants and contracts. She formalized the contracting functions and established budgeting and financial performance assessment procedures. Prior to joining the Foundation, Roberts was the controller for the election campaign of a Colorado gubernatorial candidate and a U.S. Senatorial campaign. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Kansas State University

Mr. Chuck Zimkas
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Zimkas is the chief operating officer for the Space Foundation, responsible for the Foundation's operations, logistical support functions, and the planning, coordination and execution of major Foundation events. He joined the Foundation in 1986. Most recently, Zimkas served as program manager for "Reaching for the Stars," and organized the first Space Adventure Concert highlighting Apollo 15 moonwalker Jim Irwin and the Colorado Springs Symphony. During his Air Force career of more than 26 years, he was selected as a United States Air Force Outstanding Airman. After Zimkas' retirement, Air Force Space Command dedicated its Enlisted Heritage Room in his honor. Zimkas remains active in national, regional, and community activities.

Mr. Steve Eisenhart
Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications

Mr. Eisenhart leads the policy and public affairs efforts of the Space Foundation. He is principally responsible for the development and coordination of Foundation policy positions and supervises the activities of the Foundation's Washington, D.C., office, including work with NASA, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Capitol Hill staff, and the Departments of Defense, Commerce, State, and Transportation, foreign embassies and other space advocacy organizations and associations. Previously, Eisenhart served as the Foundation's director of communications and public affairs and communications manager. Eisenhart is a former military public affairs official and graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Ms. Elizabeth Y. Wagner
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

Ms. Wagner serves as a principal Space Foundation liaison to the commercial space industry in her role as the vice president of strategic partnerships. She is responsible for developing, growing and maintaining key customer relationships with member and potential member companies and for the sales of corporate sponsorships at Foundation events. Prior to working for the Space Foundation, Wagner served as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Sykes Communications. She earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Texas, LBJ School of Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University.

Mr. Brendan Curry
Vice President, Washington Operations, Government Affairs

Mr. Curry serves as the Space Foundation’s Vice President of Washington Operations, Government Affairs. In this role, he leads the Space Foundation’s government affairs efforts based in Washington, D.C., serving as principal interface with key customers, staff, and officials in the Administration, Congress, space industry, and federal agencies including the Departments of Defense, Commerce, State, Education, Transportation, and NASA. Previously, Curry was the senior legislative assistant to Congressman Dave Weldon, M.D. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Scranton and Juris Doctor of Law degree from Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

Mr. Marty Hauser
Vice President, Washington Operations, Research & Analysis

Mr. Hauser is the Space Foundation's Vice President, Washington Operations, Research & Analysis. He leads the Foundation's enterprise that provides balanced and objective data and analysis for and about the civil, commercial, and national security space community. Hauser previously served at the Pentagon as assistant director of public affairs, secretary of the Air Force, and was the primary Department of Defense spokesperson for the Space Shuttle Challenger accident, recovery, and return to flight. He earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree in broadcast management and organizational communication from The Ohio University and a Master of Arts degree in mass communication from the University of Oklahoma.

Mr. Iain Probert
Vice President, Education

As the Space Foundation's vice president of education, Mr. Probert provides leadership to the education team, its mission, and community outreach. Probert implements the Space Foundation’s flagship Space Discovery Institute program and works directly with Space Foundation volunteers, sponsors, and speakers in support of a multitude of education related events and activities. In addition, he is responsible for data collection and analysis associated with all education programs. After relocating from the U.K., he worked for the Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life. Probert earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic and computer engineering from Thames University.

Ms. Janet Stevens, APR
Vice President, Communications and Public Outreach

Ms. Stevens is responsible for the Space Foundation's public relations programs, with specific emphasis on media relations, web communications, community relations, and public outreach. Prior to joining the Space Foundation in January 2009, she was senior vice president - public relations for Idearc Media, one of the nation's largest yellow pages publishers. Before that, she spent more than 30 years in public relations, advertising, and quality management positions at GTE, Fidelity Investments, and Verizon. Ms. Stevens, who has a bachelor's degree in mass communications from the University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America.

Mr. Jim Vaughan
Vice President, Marketing & Creative Services

Mr. Vaughan serves as the vice president of marketing and creative services. Vaughan leads the Space Foundation’s marketing team as they pioneer new marketing, advertising, and interactive media initiatives that successfully advance the mission of the Space Foundation. Previously, Vaughan worked at SuperFlow Technologies Group. He has more than 18 years of experience building high-growth brands and award-winning communication strategies developing successful local and international marketing campaigns for companies such as Colorado Community College Systems, Colorado Ski Country USA, and Denver International Airport. Vaughan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising design from the University of Northern Colorado.

Mr. William V. Parker
Special Adviser - International Affairs

Mr. Parker is special adviser — international affairs for the Space Foundation. He is also a senior consultant with SOS International Ltd. Parker recently established Global Engagement Solutions, LLC, an international management consulting firm. He completed a 31-year foreign service career at the rank of minister-counselor with the Department of State and was foreign affairs advisor to General James E. Cartwright, USMC, former commander of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).  Parker participated in the re-organization of USSTRATCOM and planned the commander's international engagements with Russian and Indian space force commanders. Parker earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and international relations.