Our team is composed of launch system and maritime experts
with a proven track record of getting it done.
Tom Marotta
- Licensing and launch regulatory expert for commercial space companies
- Obtained the first issued Part 450 launch license for Astra Space
- Stood up Astra Space’s second launch pad in a record eight months — faster than it’s ever been done!
- Diplomatic experience as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State with tours in West Africa, Europe, and Iraq
- CEO/Founder
DAVE DENHOLM
- Offshore launch site subject matter expert
- Ten years experience in offshore engineering and operations, for Shell Oil and SpaceX
- Former vehicle operations engineer for the Space Shuttle, Starship and Dragon
- VP of Engineering and Launch Operations
Mark McDonald
- Combined eleven years experience as Captain for Southern Way Charters and Ambush Fishing Charters.
- Background in geographical surveying, marine environment sampling, military training, and autonomous boat testing
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Development, Tourism, Marine Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
- Captain of Once In A Lifetime
Matt Ringer
- 20 years fabrication experience with Advance Tank and SpaceX
- Background in leading teams of over 200 employees, managing multi-million dollar projects that were completed under budget and ahead of schedule, welding, crane operations, non-destructive examination (NDE), and safety
- Former Project Manager at Advance Tank, and Critical Lift Supervisor and Build Supervisor for Starship at SpaceX
- Senior Manager, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
Jenna Ringer
- Eleven years experience with production coordination
- Background in production scheduling, material management, and equipment management
- Former Production Scheduler for Primary Structures at SpaceX
- Operations Coordinator
Zach Bergman
- Extensive experience in operations, project management, logistics, and systems integration.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams in diverse and dynamic environments.
- Aerospace specialist with expertise in commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and General Aviation.
- Retired U.S. Army veteran
- External Relations
William Gardner
- Two years combined experience with electrical system design, microelectronics, and controls systems
- Background in PLC/HMI programming, embedded systems design, semiconductors, electronics FMEA, RCCA, and systems programming/integration
- Licensed attorney in the State of Florida and District of Columbia
- Engineer, Controls and Automation
Joseph Wallace
- Experienced in vessel operations: cargo management, safety, mooring, and deck maintenance.
- Background in Project Management: leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and execution.
- STCW Certified
- Deckhand on Once In A Lifetime
Chase boehm
- Over 15 years of experience in industrial fabrication, equipment repair, and heavy construction across multiple sectors
- Background in specialty machinery builds, hydraulic system repair, heavy equipment operation, and managing on-site safety and production.
- Skilled in a wide range of welding techniques, from MIG and TIG to large-scale Automated Submerged Arc systems.
- Build Specialist, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
Joseph Wallace
- Experienced in vessel operations: cargo management, safety, mooring, and deck maintenance.
- Background in Project Management: leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and execution.
- STCW Certified
- Deckhand on Once In A Lifetime
Tom Marotta
- Licensing and launch regulatory expert for commercial space companies
- Obtained the first issued Part 450 launch license for Astra Space
- Stood up Astra Space’s second launch pad in a record eight months — faster than it’s ever been done!
- Diplomatic experience as a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State with tours in West Africa, Europe, and Iraq
- CEO/Founder
DAVE DENHOLM
- Offshore launch site subject matter expert
- Ten years experience in offshore engineering and operations, for Shell Oil and SpaceX
- Former vehicle operations engineer for the Space Shuttle, Starship and Dragon
- VP of Engineering and Launch Operations
Mark McDonald
- Combined eleven years experience as Captain for Southern Way Charters and Ambush Fishing Charters.
- Background in geographical surveying, marine environment sampling, military training, and autonomous boat testing
- Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies: Business Development, Tourism, Marine Science from the University of Southern Mississippi
- Captain of Once In A Lifetime
Matt Ringer
- 20 years fabrication experience with Advance Tank and SpaceX
- Background in leading teams of over 200 employees, managing multi-million dollar projects that were completed under budget and ahead of schedule, welding, crane operations, non-destructive examination (NDE), and safety
- Former Project Manager at Advance Tank, and Critical Lift Supervisor and Build Supervisor for Starship at SpaceX
- Senior Manager, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
Zach Bergman
- Extensive experience in operations, project management, logistics, and systems integration.
- Successfully led cross-functional teams in diverse and dynamic environments.
- Aerospace specialist with expertise in commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and General Aviation.
- Retired U.S. Army veteran
- External Relations
William Gardner
- Two years combined experience with electrical system design, microelectronics, and controls systems
- Background in PLC/HMI programming, embedded systems design, semiconductors, electronics FMEA, RCCA, and systems programming/integration
- Licensed attorney in the State of Florida and District of Columbia
- Engineer, Controls and Automation
Joseph Wallace
- Experienced in vessel operations: cargo management, safety, mooring, and deck maintenance.
- Background in Project Management: leadership, coordination, strategic planning, and execution.
- STCW Certified
- Deckhand on Once In A Lifetime
Jenna Ringer
- Eleven years experience with production coordination
- Background in production scheduling, material management, and equipment management
- Former Production Scheduler for Primary Structures at SpaceX
- Operations Coordinator
CHASE BOEHM
- Over 15 years of experience in industrial fabrication, equipment repair, and heavy construction across multiple sectors
- Background in specialty machinery builds, hydraulic system repair, heavy equipment operation, and managing on-site safety and production.
- Skilled in a wide range of welding techniques, from MIG and TIG to large-scale Automated Submerged Arc systems.
- Build Specialist, Shoreside Operations and Fabrication
TSC Advisors
Steve Thelin
- President Launch Systems Engineering
- Sea Launch architect and Mission Director
- 10 years USAF launch operations and Titan Program Office
- 34 Years experience at Boeing and Raytheon developing launch vehicles, satellites, Range and missile defense systems
- Engineering Advisor
MBI Law
Meeks, Butera & Israel is a Washington, DC based law firm that guides clients through the challenging legal, regulatory, and economic environment in the nation’s capital.
Taft Law
Taft Law is a full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys in nine markets across the nation.
- John Gordon
Steve Thelin
- President Launch Systems Engineering
- Sea Launch architect and Mission Director
- 10 years USAF launch operations and Titan Program Office
- 34 Years experience at Boeing and Raytheon developing launch vehicles, satellites, Range and missile defense systems
- Engineering Advisor
MBI Law
Meeks, Butera & Israel is a Washington, DC based law firm that guides clients through the challenging legal, regulatory, and economic environment in the nation’s capital.
- Joel Graham
Taft Law
Taft Law is a full-service law firm with over 1,000 attorneys in nine markets across the nation.
- John Gordon