Chris Cardon

Chris Cardon has a diverse work experience in the aerospace and military sectors. Chris is currently working as an Operations Manager at Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Inc. since 2022. Prior to this, they were an Associate at Touchstone Futures from 2021 to 2022, where they acted as a consultant for an aerospace startup, overseeing operations for a 32-person drone startup.

Chris also has extensive experience in the US Army. From 2020 to 2021, they served as a Plans and Operations Manager, holding the position of Squadron Assistant Operations Officer - Plans. In this role, they managed and oversaw operations and projects for a 500-person organization, while also serving as a reconnaissance liaison officer to executive leadership.

Before this, from 2019 to 2020, Chris was a student at the Maneuver Captain's Career Course. Prior to that, from 2018 to 2019, they served as a Plans and Operations Manager, working as a Squadron Assistant Operations Officer. In this role, they were responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing operations and projects.

From 2017 to 2018, Chris worked as a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, serving as an Executive Officer. Chris managed the annual budget of a 63-person organization and utilized an ERP system for purchasing, inventory management, and expense control. Chris also regularly reported to executive-level leaders.

Chris's career in the military began in 2008 as a US Army Infantryman, a role they held until 2011.

Chris Cardon obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Armstrong State University between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, they acquired the certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration in July 2022.