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Mr Timothy F. Kauffman serves as TriVector Services' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, bringing with him 20 years of technical leadership on the International Space Station and other aerospace projects at NASA and 5 years of senior executive and project management experience in private industries. his combination of both financial management and systems engineering experience provides a solid foundation for integration and execution of complex aerospace systems and projects.
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Dr. Joey Shelton has spent over 20 years in the US Aerospace Industry and served the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for 13 years in key technical and strategic roles in the development and deployment of the International Space Station and as the Systems Engineering and Integration Manager for the US$1B Constellation Program, Ares 1, Upper Stage Element. he received his Masters of Science and Doctorate Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. His academic research focused on the areas of thermodynamic heat transfer and propulsion system modeling simulation.
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Mr. Marc Verhage has served the United States Government for the past 17 years in key technical and strategic roles in the development and deployment of NASA's International Space Station, Space Shuttle Block Upgrades, X-37 Autonomous Landing and Test Vehicle and Exploration Mission Directorate Launch Systems, Upper Stage Element Office. He has supported efforts at all levels of NASA including Chief Engineer of the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle Upper Stage Element.
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Mr. Brandon Wall joined TriVector in 2009 as a propulsion valve designer on NASA's Ares I Launch Vehicle. Brandon had previously worked as a modeling and simulation engineer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), as a Graduate Student. Since Joining TriVector, Brandon has supported domestic training events with UAH and is currently the Lead Systems Engineer for TriVector's 'TRACsat' nano satellite which is set to be launched in June 2011.
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Mr. Richard Welch serves as a pilot and fleet manager for company aircraft (including Bell 230, Bell 407, Bell 206, Cessna XL, King Air B200, and a Cessna 414) and watercraft (including 78' Hatteras MY, 54' Hatteras Sportfish, 48' Highstar, 34' Yellowfin), and holds pilot licenses for both fixed wing and rotorcraft. He is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified Captain. Mr. Welch provides personal protection and security services on exotic adventures and corporate functions and holds an Advanced Executive Protection License. He is an experienced instructor for Remote Extreme Outdoor Survival and Search & Rescue, particularly cold weather survival.
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Biography: The Local Team
Mr Jonathan Hung is President and Founder of the Singapore Space and Technology Association (SSTA). He has vast experiences in the civil and
military sectors, working for both the government and private sectors. An avid aerospace professional, Jonathan serves as Committee Chairman for the
Global Space & Technology Convention. He is also Member of the National University of Singapore's Physics Task Force,
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Commercial Spaceflight Safety and Entrepreneurship & Investment Committees, and the Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Aerospace Technology Advisory Committee. Jonathan graduated magna-cum-laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), double
majoring in Aerospace Science and Aviation Business Administration. He also serves as President of the ERAU Singapore Alumni Group.
Colonel Jim Tietjen, USAF (r), serves as SSTA's Marketing Director. Jim has over forty years experiences as a pilot, senior advisor, diplomat,
consultant, and teacher. He has worked in Europe, Asia and the USA. In Singapore, he has worked for the U.S. Embassy, the Singapore Armed Forces,
NUS and Accenture. Jim is Principal Director of JV Consulting, Singapore.
Ms Lynette Tan holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois -- Urbana Champaign, where she graduated with highest
distinction. Thereafter, she succesfully completed her MSc in the same discipline from the Stanford University before returning to work for the Singapore
government. Lynette was awarded the EDB - Hamilton Sundstrand scholarship in 1999. Besides that, she has also received various awards for her
scholastic achievements. Lynette is passionate about creating exciting learning opportunities and experiences for students in Singapore and is a volunteer in this program.
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