Derek Collins

Derek Collins has extensive experience in quality management, strategic development, and aerospace engineering, with a career spanning several key positions. At A.R.T. Associates, Inc., Derek served as Quality Control Manager from March 1995 to August 1996. Subsequently, at SAIC, Derek held multiple roles from January 1997 to January 2005, including Quality Manager, Principal Aerospace Engineering Manager, Business Development Capture Manager, and Manager of Systems Engineering. Afterward, Derek took on the role of Director of Strategic Development at Integrated Launch Solutions, Inc. from February 2016 to March 2019. Most recently, Derek served as President and CEO of Flight Research Associates from May 2019 to June 2022, and currently holds the position of Vice President of Business Development at GHG Corporation, since June 2022.