CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
RON EPSTEIN
SENIOR EQUITY ANALYST / Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Experienced and highly ranked sell side equity research professional covering US and global Aerospace , Defense , and Industrial companies . Previous work experience includes aerospace research , aerospace engineering & product development and teaching at the university level .
CLAUDIA GALEA
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY LEAD FOR AEROSPACE & DEFENSE / Accenture
At Boeing Claudia was responsible for strategy and transformation in both defense and commercial businesses . At Arconic , she was part of the executive team focusing on corporate strategy . As a management consultant , Claudia delivered planning and restructuring services to civil aviation authorities ; launched two start-up airlines ; and delivered advisory services to air operators .
J . J . GERTLER
SENIOR SPECIALIST MILITARY AVIATION / Congressional Research Service – Washington D . C .
An award-winning writer , JJ is a veteran of defense policy analysis since 1984 . JJ became the military aviation analyst for the Congressional Research Service in 2009 . He writes and maintains reports on major military aviation programs ; briefs members and staff on all related policy , budget , and technical matters ; and testifies before Congressional committees .
JON GORDON
CO-FOUNDER , GENERAL COUNSEL AND HEAD OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PARTNERSHIP / Universal Hydrogen
On top of serving as GC , Jon also leads Universal Hydrogen ’ s global government affairs and global partnerships . Jon was most recently Deputy GC for Technology and UTC . Prior to that he represented Airbus and Acubed in complex jointdevelopment projects , and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in large-scale solar and wind projects .
LEE HUMAN
PRESIDENT / AeroTEC
Prior to starting AeroTEC in 2003 , Lee was instrumental in the success and growth of other aerospace companies . Lee ’ s extensive experience in the aircraft development and certification industry brings direction and a competitive edge to AeroTEC . He has been personally involved in the testing , engineering , and certification of over 50 major aerospace projects .
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