Roger Dawes

Roger Dawes is a seasoned supply chain and procurement professional with extensive experience in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as Manager of Supply Chain at VAST since August 2023, Roger previously held positions at ABL Space Systems and SpaceX, where responsibilities included sourcing management and procurement for high-profile projects such as the Starship and Falcon systems. With a background in project management at Custom Display Solutions and vendor management at Extreme Packaging Machinery, Roger has demonstrated expertise in logistics, vendor negotiation, and inventory control. An graduate of California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Roger also has experience in client consultation and mentoring within academic environments.