Kenneth Ronald

Kenneth Ronald is an experienced aviation professional and program manager with a diverse background in aerospace engineering and grant management. Currently serving as a Captain and First Officer with Mesa Airlines, Inc. since June 2018, Kenneth operates the CRJ 700/900 series while also managing programs at KSTC, overseeing 256 state-funded grants to high-tech companies. Kenneth has held significant roles with the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation since 2007, including managing the Kentucky SBIR-STTR Matching Funds program. Previous experience includes serving as a Pilot with Colgan Air and President and CEO of Aviation Decks, as well as a Manufacturing Engineer at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, where innovative projects were developed for military products. Kenneth holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, obtained between 1979 and 1985.