Collaborate. Educate. Connect.

Influencing the Growth of the Aerospace Industry

The Legacy of the Roundtable

The legends of the Roundtable date back centuries—a place where thought leaders gathered as equals, with no head chair, ensuring that every voice was heard. Inspired by this tradition, the Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) unites aerospace stakeholders from industry, government, and academia for collaborative discussions.

At CSBR, we share a common goal: advancing the growth of Colorado’s aerospace sector. From startups to established corporations, government agencies to academic institutions, we work together to be the collective voice of Colorado aerospace, shaping the industry’s future.

Our Story

CSBR was founded in 1993 under the Colorado Office of Space Advocacy and restructured in 1996 as an independent nonprofit organization. Since then, we have been a catalyst for collaboration, innovation, and business growth across the aerospace, space-related, and non-space-related sectors—with a strong commitment to empowering small businesses. Our mission is to strengthen, nurture, and expand Colorado’s dynamic space economy, ensuring the state remains a leader in the global aerospace marketplace.

Our Mission

CSBR is dedicated to:

Growing Colorado’s aerospace industry—supporting both established and emerging businesses.
Strengthening industry connections—building relationships across the high-tech community.
Providing a forum for knowledge exchange—sharing vital business and industry insights.
Supporting workforce development—advocating for educational initiatives that meet Colorado’s aerospace employment needs.
Attracting new aerospace businesses—facilitating their success and growth within the state.
Hosting impactful programs and seminars—offering valuable resources and networking opportunities.

As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, CSBR is committed to fueling the success of Colorado’s aerospace economy—home to the nation’s largest per-capita aerospace workforce, with over 33,000 employees and nearly 300 companies driving innovation in the sector.

Meet Our Board

Our board consists of some of the most influential leaders in Colorado aerospace, representing every facet of the industry—from engineering and manufacturing to business development and policy. Their expertise shapes CSBR’s initiatives, ensuring our members have access to top-tier insights, connections, and opportunities through our events and outreach programs.

Join us. Be a part of Colorado’s aerospace future!

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2025 Board of Directors & Advisory Board

Executive Committee

Debra Wilcox

Chair
Creating Manufacturing

Shane Deichman

Vice-Chair
Northrop Grumman Space

“Space is congested and contested. It is through the great work of CSBR’s member companies that we not only inspire the future, but we also secure that future for the benefit of all.”

Robin Bruce

Secretary
CCBN Inc Aerospace/Colorado Council of Black Nurses Inc

“If humans are going to successfully sustain a colony on the moon and inhabit Mars, we are going to need the holistic, preventative health care that only nurses provide. Kudos to CSBR for their support of nurses in space.”

Joe Troutman

Treasurer
Forge Nano

"CSBR is an organization for everyone. Join us and explore the possibilities of space here in Colorado

Bob Cone

Past Chair
ConexSmart

“Everything significant ever accomplished in human history was accomplished through relationships.”

Stacey DeFore

Chair Advisory Board
Lockheed Martin Space

Board of Directors

Alires Almon

Board Member, Chair, Talent Transformation

Deep Space Predictive

Rachel Cheetham

Board Member

Capella Space

Kyle Ellington

Board Member,
Co-Chair Roundup Committee

Page Think

Will Francis

Board Member

Agile Space

Rich Kolberg

Board Member

The Boeing Company

Christie Lee

Board Member,
Chair - Events

United Launch Alliance

Genevieve McNally

Board Member, Chair Membership

At Large

Ryan Nalty

Board Member

University of Colorado – Boulder

Bonnie Petersen

Board Member

Association of Governments of NW Colorado

Rita Peterson

Board Member

Caribou Thunder Engineering Services

Mike Sneddon

Board Member

SG Aerospace & Gas

Lee Steinke

Board Member

CisLunar Industries

Kristin Thomas

Board Member,
Co-Chair Student Ambassador

Red Canyon Software & Engineering

Chad Vorthmann

Board Member

Lockheed Martin Space

Daudi Barnes

Board Member

Agile Space Industries

Meosha Brooks

Chair, Governance Committee

Ball Aerospace

Genah Burditt

Co-Chair, Marketing/ Communications Committee

Blue Foot Engineering

Bob Cone

Chair, Management Committee

Advanced Space

Shane Deichman

Co-Chair, Membership Committee

Caliola Engineering

Dave Eddy

Co-Chair, Strategic Partnerships Committee

The Boeing Company

George Hatcher

Board Member

CU Boulder – National Security Initiative

Anthony Matthews

Co-Chair, Marketing/ Communications Committee

Kiteleon Technologies

Chrystal Morgan

Board Member

United Launch Alliance

Crystal Peden

Co-Chair, Membership Committee

The CPI Group

Joe Rice

Co-Chair, Road Trip Committee

Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Mike Sneddon

Board Member

Wren Industries

Kristin Thomas

Board Member

Red Canyon Software & Engineering

Joe Troutman

Chair, Roundup Committee

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