Sam Boyd

Sam Boyd is the Chief Operating Officer of Aexa Aerospace, LLC. Mr. Boyd has supported NASA spaceflight programs as a company executive, manager, and engineer.

This began with the first Space Shuttle flight in 1981 through the final flight; and International Space Station design, development, and operations. Before joining Aexa, Mr. Boyd was the President of MEI Technologies, a Houston based small business providing engineering and professional services to NASA programs. He later served as a management consultant to small businesses in the Federal and commercial marketplaces.

Mr. Boyd is a retired Air Force Colonel with 21 years of service to the country as a fighter pilot, engineer, commander, and program manager. He served in Southeast Asia flying 300 combat mission, including 54 over North Vietnam. He was decorated with three Silver Stars, and two Distinguished Flying Crosses.