A decorated Vietnam Vet and Retired USAF Colonel, Mike has 40+ years of aerospace/defense experience specializing in missile defense and defense space programs. An early VP of Orbital Sciences Corporation, founder of ASA Industries and Assured Space Access Technologies, he is both technically knowledgeable and business savvy. A three time successful entrepreneur, Mike brings expertise in financial management and contracts, in addition to his deep industry roots and engineering skills, to the ATLAS team. Mike holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rutgers University and an MA in Industrial Management from Central Michigan University.