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Benjamin Garcia

Executive Director

Benjamin Garcia brings 20 years of industrial experience in aerospace and defense, specializing in advanced manufacturing of composites, thermal protection systems, insulation, and ceramic matrix and carbon/carbon composites. Benjamin has a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a doctorate in materials science and engineering from Cornell University.

Areas of Expertise
Composites
Thermal Systems
Advanced Manufacturing
CMC

 

Derek King

Research Technical Lead
Derek King has over 10 years of research and development experience focused on processing and property relationships of ultra-high temperature ceramics and ceramic matrix composites. Derek has doctorate, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in ceramic engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Areas of Expertise
Ceramics
UHTC
CMC
Hypersonics
 

 

Preston Murray

Director of Operations
Preston has more than 14 years of experience leading engineering, operations, and advanced manufacturing organizations in the aerospace and defense industries. Preston has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young University, and an MBA from the University of Utah.

Areas of Expertise
Advanced Manufacturing
Operational Excellence
Aerospace & Defense
Strategic Planning
Organizational Leadership