Our Team
The Future of Space. Delivered Today.
When it comes to space technology, some might call us, “fanatical”. And we’re okay with that. That’s because, from our designers, scientists, engineers, and employee owners at every level, our mission – our singular passion – is to successfully solve today’s most complex challenges. That’s why guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability – along with a non-compromising determination and proven track record – our clients turn to us (and return to us) to help them achieve even their loftiest goals.
Our Diversity Statement
New ideas come from unexpected places. Roccor is powered by professionals who are respected for their differences, valued for their individualism, and celebrated for their excellence. Our supportive environment welcomes, respects, and acknowledges those inside and outside the organization who have varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Roccorians’ shared ownership of diversity and inclusion ensures there are no barriers to imagining elegantly simple solutions that solve the complex problems our customers bring to us.
Our Newest Team Players
Our goal is simple: to exceed your expectations in every endeavor.
Our Leadership
Doug Campbell
Chairman of the Board
The Man with the Plan
- Serial entrepreneur with 15 years in technology commercialization
- Passion for aerospace, defense and cleantech
- Almost always impatient about something
- Most likely to be found shopping for a new espresso machine
Chris Pearson
CEO
International Space Ambassador
- 20 years space industry experience in Europe and the US
- Founder of ABSL Space Products (US)
- Mission, spacecraft systems and Electrical Power system engineering background
- Most likely to be found moonlighting as “Ancient Aliens” research scientist
Kris Schaa
Chief Financial Officer
Not Your Typical Bean Counter
- 20-year experience in high-tech manufacturing
- Passion for helping teams reach their full potential
- Genuinely enjoys improving and utilizing ERPs!
- Most likely to be found rescuing animals
Mark Lake, PhD
Chief Technology Officer
Slave to Physics
- 20 years R&D experience
- 15 years small business startup experience
- Author and aficionado of creativity
- Most likely to be found asking my wife and kids what I’m supposed to be doing
Will Francis
Chief Products Officer
Engineering Fire Fighter
- Roccor co-founder with vision of “build the best team and they will come”
- Purveyor of non-linear engineering in gray spaces
- Manager of intellectual property portfolio, inventor on 20 patents
- Most likely to break a collar bone on a heinous bike trail Wednesday and mix Manhattans with the good arm on Friday
Heather Kuhar
Chief Operations Officer
Bringer of Method to Madness
- 20+ years building and leading operations teams
- 12 years helping high-tech startups reach industrialization
- Devotee of process improvement and leadership theory
- Most likely to be found straightening the picture frame that everyone else thinks is fine