David Zilar

David Zilar has worked in a variety of roles since 2010. David began their career as a Middle School Tutor at Kennewick School District in 2010. In 2014, they became the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Mantis Composites, where they were responsible for developing automated composites fabrication technologies, as well as managing business operations, product sourcing, machine design & construction, and graphic design. At the same time, they also founded Zilar Scale Aircraft Composites.

David Zilar attended Kennewick High School from 2010 to 2014. David then attended California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2014 to 2016, where they earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in Aeronautics.