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Col. Pam Melroy, USAF (Ret.)
Col. (USAF, ret) Pam Melroy was sworn in as the NASA deputy administrator on June 21, 2021. As deputy administrator, Melroy performs the duties and exercises the powers delegated by the administrator, assists the administrator in making final agency decisions, and acts for the administrator in his absence by performing all necessary functions to govern…
Brad Edmonson
Mr. Brad Edmonson (GG-15) is the Senior Intelligence Analyst and Chief of Analysis and Production at Headquarters U.S. Space Force, Pentagon. Mr. Edmonson began his career with a 1999 commission through the Air Force ROTC program at the University of Tennessee where he received a degree in Computer Science. Following an eight-month tour with the…
Dr. Jennifer Gautier
Dr. Jenny Gautier is the Aerospace Corporation Principal Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Subdivision in the National Intelligence Division. Jenny oversees the support from Aerospace to both the Mission Integration and Policy and Capabilities Directorates within ODNI. Prior to her current position at Aerospace, Dr. Gautier was the Science…
Pete Trainer
Pete Trainer is a noted defense executive and career Air Force officer currently serving as the Vice President and General Manager of the Air & Space Force Solutions business area within the Intelligence & Security (I&S) sector of BAE Systems, Inc. At BAE Systems, he leads a business unit that provides the U.S. Air Force,…
William Bailey
William D. Bailey, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is Director and Program Executive Officer for the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Washington, D.C. He directs selected study, development and fielding activities tasked directly by the Under…
Thomas Dorame
Thomas Dorame leads Symposium 365, the premier source for media and events in the global space ecosystem, offering authoritative news and information and venues for networking and conducting business — including the world-renowned Space Symposium, The Space Report, and Symposium 365 Digital Platform. Based in Washington, D.C., Thomas brings a combination of military and civilian…
Mike Orr
In August 2014, Michael Orr was assigned as the Director, System Engineering Directorate (SED) of the National Reconnaissance Office. SED integrates all elements of the NRO enterprise to ensure delivery of ISR mission. Mr. Orr became a civilian employee of the NRO in March of 2002. Since then he has been assigned a variety of…
Devin Brande
Devin is the Director of the NGA Commercial Operations Group, where he leads a group in solving national security mission challenges with innovative commercial GEOINT solutions while leveraging the power of commercial capabilities to achieve GEOINT supremacy, diplomacy, and sustainability. Previously, as a Presidential Innovation Fellow (PIF) and member of the civic tech community, Devin…
Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern
Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern serves as the Deputy Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. He is responsible for managing the research, design, development, acquisition, and sustainment of space and missile systems, command and control, launch, and operational satellite systems. Space Systems Command manages a $13 billion annual budget for the…
David Eccles
David S. Eccles is the Associate Principal Director, Space Technology within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and will take on the role of Principal Director after the incumbent, Dr. Lindsay Millard, moves to her next assignment. Prior to joining OUSD(R&E), Eccles was Deputy Director of the Center for…