Josh Hartman

Josh Hartman has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations and industries. Josh has been a Board Member for the National Space Club and Foundation since 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at LightRidge Solutions starting in 2022. Josh has also been an Advisory Board Member for the Air Force Research Laboratory, National Security Space Launch Enterprise, and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent since 2017 and 2018 respectively. In 2019, Josh became a Venture Partner at The Flying Object and President of GEOST. Josh held multiple roles at GEOST, including Vice President, Vice President and General Manager, and President. Josh has a long history with the US Air Force, where they worked as a Project Manager for NRO, NRL, DIUX since 2002. Additionally, they have served as an Advisory Board Member for the Notre Dame International Security Center and a Member of the Board for Applied Technology Associates.

Josh Hartman attended the United States Air Force Academy from 1989 to 1993, where they earned a bachelor's degree in Physics. Josh then pursued a master's degree in Strat Intel/Middle East Affairs at the National Intelligence University from 2002 to 2003.