Nick Hackard

Nick Hackard, PMP, possesses extensive experience in program management and engineering within the defense and aerospace sectors, holding leadership roles in various organizations. Key positions include Quality Assurance, Safety & Compliance Officer at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast, Senior Advisor at OST, Inc. for the U.S. Army PEO STRI, and Aviation Programs Deputy Director at Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division. Hackard has managed significant budgets and led large teams in projects related to military training systems and aircraft maintenance. With a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona and a Master of Science in Space Systems Engineering from Naval Postgraduate School, Hackard combines academic achievements with over two decades of hands-on experience in the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense. Currently, Hackard serves as the Director of Staff at SpaceWERX for the United States Space Force.