Chris Clardy

Chris Clardy has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Chris began their career in the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician from 1980 to 1986. Chris then joined Boeing Satellite Systems Anaheim (formerly Rockwell International) as a Member of the Technical Staff from 1986 to 1998. Following that, they worked at BAE Systems Manassas (formerly Lockheed Martin Federal Systems) in Business Development from 1998 to 2000. From 2000 to 2005, they served as Global Military and Aerospace Business Development at Actel. Since 2005, they have been with Frontgrade Technologies, starting as Vice President Sales & Marketing and then progressing to various other roles including Vice President Strategic Programs and Accounts (2013-2015), General Manager (2015-2017), Vice President Space Business Development, Strategy & Technology (2018-2023), and currently holds the position of Vice President Advanced Products (since June 2023).

Chris Clardy attended California State University, Fullerton from 1991 to 1994, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).