Julie Kelley

Julie Kelley is a seasoned professional in business development and sales within the aerospace and composites industries. Currently, as Business Development Director for Composites at Rocket Lab, Julie leads initiatives to leverage composites expertise across the industry. Previous roles include VP of Sales and Marketing at Damping Technologies, Inc., where Julie developed a five-year growth strategy, and Director of Business Development at AIM Aerospace Inc., focusing on due diligence and post-merger integration. Julie also has experience as an Account Manager at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, managing key accounts with major aerospace companies, and as Founder and Managing Partner of Gratus Consulting, LLC, offering market development and technical sales expertise. Early career positions included Market Development Manager at Plascore, Inc., and various engineering roles at Gentex Corporation. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from Grand Valley State University.