The team behind every mission
The Virginia Spaceport Authority's operations-forward workforce consists of engineers, technicians, operators, inspectors, logisticians, and support staff with strong experience in construction, project management, security, and safety. The Virginia Spaceport Authority reports to and is governed by its Board of Directors (the Board).

Executive Leadership at
the Virginia Spaceport Authority

Roosevelt "Ted" Mercer, Jr.
CEO & Executive Director

Sean Mulligan
COO & Deputy Executive Director

Raymond Adkins
Chief Information Officer

Anna Allen
Chief of Staff

Matt Dori
Chief of Security

Glen Liebig
Spaceport General Manager

Sidnee McGee
Chief of Education and Intern Development

Lillian Palmbach
Chief of External Relations & CEO Action Group

Brandy Pearce
Chief of Safety, Quality, and Environmental

Jay Richardson
Chief Technology Officer

Kimberly West
Executive Assistant to the CEO

Julie Whitlock
General Counsel / Chief of Legal, Contracts and HR
Launch with the Virginia Spaceport Authority
We're ready and equipped to handle a variety of launch services to ensure mission success for you and your team.