Sierra Space Executive and Leadership Team

Dan Jablonsky, the Chief Executive Officer at Sierra Space, directs the company's overarching strategy and vision for space transportation and infrastructure. Jablonsky guides the development and deployment of Sierra Space's innovative offerings, including the Dream Chaser® spaceplane and LIFE habitat, ensuring alignment with the burgeoning new space economy. His leadership focuses on establishing Sierra Space as a premier provider of space-as-a-service solutions, driving market penetration and fostering strategic partnerships. Overseeing all executive functions, Dan Jablonsky ensures the company's technological advancements translate into scalable, reusable, and modular turnkey solutions for clients. This executive role involves championing the company's mission to expand humanity's reach in space, managing investor relations, and setting the operational tempo for future growth. The Chief Executive Officer's mandate includes navigating complex regulatory landscapes and positioning Sierra Space for sustained success in the global space sector.

Rita McMullen, the Vice President and Transportation Chief Financial Officer at Sierra Space, directs the financial strategy and fiscal operations for the company's transportation division. McMullen manages all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring robust fiscal health for Sierra Space's spaceplane and infrastructure initiatives. Her role involves securing funding, managing capital allocation, and optimizing financial performance to support the company's ambitious growth objectives within the new space economy. The Vice President and Transportation Chief Financial Officer oversees financial reporting, compliance, and risk management, providing critical insights to guide strategic decision-making. By ensuring financial discipline and efficiency, Rita McMullen supports the development and deployment of Sierra Space's modular and scalable space-as-a-service offerings. This executive function is vital for maintaining investor confidence and enabling the company's long-term vision for space transportation.

Amish Patel, the Chief Operating Officer at Sierra Space, executes the company's operational strategies to deliver on its space transportation and infrastructure goals. Patel manages the day-to-day operations, ensuring the efficient production and deployment of the Dream Chaser® spaceplane and LIFE habitat systems. His responsibilities encompass optimizing manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and the integration of breakthrough technologies to support Sierra Space's space-as-a-service model. The Chief Operating Officer oversees the scaling of operations to meet market demand, driving efficiency and reliability across all functional areas. By coordinating engineering, production, and launch readiness, Amish Patel ensures that Sierra Space's modular and reusable solutions are delivered effectively. This leadership position is critical for translating strategic objectives into tangible operational outcomes, supporting the company's expansion within the new space economy.

Heidi Hendrix, the Chief People Officer at Sierra Space, leads the human capital strategy to support the company's mission in space transportation and infrastructure. Hendrix designs and implements programs focused on talent acquisition, development, and retention, ensuring Sierra Space attracts and retains top-tier engineering and operational talent. Her purview includes fostering a strong organizational culture that aligns with the company's innovative spirit and commitment to the new space economy. The Chief People Officer oversees employee engagement, compensation and benefits, and organizational design, critical elements for scaling a high-performance team. By championing employee well-being and professional growth, Heidi Hendrix ensures the workforce is equipped to drive the development of the Dream Chaser® spaceplane and LIFE habitat. This leadership role is fundamental to building a sustainable and motivated team capable of achieving Sierra Space's ambitious goals.

Kelly Garehime, the Chief Legal & Ethics Officer & Corporate Secretary at Sierra Space, provides comprehensive legal counsel and ensures the highest ethical standards across the organization. Garehime oversees all legal affairs, including contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and regulatory compliance, essential for Sierra Space's operations in the aerospace sector. Her responsibilities extend to establishing and maintaining robust corporate governance practices, safeguarding the company's interests and reputation. The Chief Legal & Ethics Officer & Corporate Secretary advises leadership on legal risks and ethical considerations related to space transportation, infrastructure development, and the space-as-a-service model. By ensuring adherence to legal frameworks and ethical principles, Kelly Garehime supports the company's mission to build and deliver the future of space. This critical role ensures Sierra Space operates with integrity and within all applicable legal boundaries.