We are driven by more than a flight manifest. We are guided by a manifesto that mandates how we treat ourselves, our teammates, our communities and our planet.


Muilenburg is former Boeing Chairman and CEO and current CEO of New Vista Capital. He is a 38-year veteran of the aerospace and defense industry, including 34 years at Boeing where he was hired as an engineering intern in 1985 and ultimately worked his way to become Chairman and CEO. He currently serves in senior advisory, board and co-founder roles for numerous private aerospace and technology companies.

Sameer Gandhi joined Accel in 2008 and focuses on consumer, cloud/SaaS and media companies. Gandhi is the former President of the Western Association of Venture Capitalists and has been named to the Forbes Midas List for Top Tech Investors.

Piatt is the EVP for ISR, Aviation & Security (IAS), SNC’s largest Business Area. He oversees Project and Portfolio Management for Department of Defense (DoD) activities associated with specialized ISR, Aviation and Security aircraft modifications. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for Eviation Aircraft Company. He has also served in the past as Board Chair for the McKinney Community Development Corporation in his three-year tenure on the board overseeing investments in infrastructure, economic development, and community wide quality of life improvements.

Lyndon Lea is a Founding Partner and member of the Investment Committee of Lion Capital and serves as its managing Partner. Lion Capital is a consumer-focused private equity firm that was founded in 2004.

Precourt is a retired NASA astronaut. He served in the U.S. Air Force, piloted numerous jet aircraft and piloted and commanded the Space Shuttle. He also served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1998 to 2002. He has remained active in the aerospace sector, leading propulsion and space system development the world’s leading aerospace companies.

Hartman is the president and chief executive officer of World View. Hartman joined World View as CEO in early 2019 and has since led World View to become a purpose-driven, global brand that continues to pioneer humanity’s exploration and understanding of the Earth from the stratosphere. Prior to World View, Hartman served as president and chief executive officer of Insitu (acquired by Boeing), a pioneer in the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned aircraft.