Commercial Space Flight Authority, Virginia

Purpose

The Commercial Space Flight Authority shall promote industrial and economic development, scientific and technological research, and development through the development and promotion of the commercial and government aerospace industry.

Term

Of the members appointed by the Governor, one shall be appointed for a term of one year, two for terms of two years, two for terms of three years, and two for terms of four years from the effective date of their appointment. Thereafter, the members of the Board shall be appointed for terms of four years. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired term. No member appointed by the Governor shall be eligible to serve more than two consecutive terms; however, a member appointed to fill a vacancy may serve two additional consecutive terms. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and shall be confirmed by the General Assembly.

Composition

The Authority shall be governed by a board of directors consisting of nine members, two of whom shall be the Secretary of Transportation and the Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation or their respective designees. The remaining seven members shall be appointed by the Governor and shall have experience in at least one of the following fields: (i) the aerospace industry, (ii) the financial industry, (iii) the marketing industry, (iv) scientific and technological research and development; or (v) higher education.

Vacant Seats

No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.

Current Board Members

Vice President Business Transformation Boeing Defense, Space, and Security Christine Ann Daines

Research and Development Membership expires on 6/30/2027

James McArthur

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027

Mike Wettlaufer

Marketing Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Mr John M. Curtis

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Lieutenant General Robert C. Hinson

Finance Membership expires on 6/30/2028

Carol Chang

Member of the Business Community Membership expires on 6/30/2029

General C. Robert Kehler

Member of the Legal Industry Membership expires on 6/30/2029