Russ Ames

Russ Ames is a Senior Program Manager at BlackVe, where they focus on space systems program management. With a robust background in military operations and program management, Russ's previous roles include serving as Deputy Program Manager for the United States Department of Defense and Operations Director for Army Special Forces (Airborne). They hold a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington, as well as a Master's Degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Their earlier experience includes key leadership positions across various military and defense-related organizations.