Chester Gillmore

Chester Gillmore is an experienced professional in the space and technology sectors, currently serving as the VP of Spacecraft Development & Manufacturing at Planet Labs since 2013. At Planet Labs, Chester Gillmore is involved in building the world's largest and highest cadence remote sensing system, promoting access to information about planetary changes. Previously, Chester Gillmore worked at Las Cumbres Observatory from 2009 to 2013 in Global Logistics & Procurement, contributing to the operation of an autonomous network of robotic telescopes. Chester Gillmore's career also includes a role in operations at Textron Systems' IST operations from 2007 to 2009, focusing on R&D of electronic, optical, and mechanical systems. Educational background includes studies at Idyllwild, Palm Valley School, and the University of Utah.