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Leadership working to accelerate Colorado's aerospace industry.


Lt. Gov. Barbara O'BrienLieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien

Colorado's 47th Lieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien has an ambitious agenda for education, health and wellness, and aerospace issues. Prior to becoming Lt. Governor, O'Brien spent 16 years as president of the Colorado Children's Campaign. Since Colorado is home to the nation's second-largest aerospace economy, it is no suprise that aerospace is one of four economic development sectors targeted by the Ritter administration as critical to the state's future. As co-chair of the Colorado Space Coalition, O'Brien actively promotes science, technology, engineering, and math education to prepare Colorado's next generation of aerospace workers. O'Brien currently chairs the Education Committee for the Aerospace States Association.

Major General Andy LoveMajor General Andy Love

Major General Andy Love served as Counselor to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs from 2005 through 2008. Love also served more than 37 years in the United States Air Force and America's National Guard. Most of his career was spent flying fighter aircraft. Throughout his career, Love has served at the North American Aerospace Command (NORAD), United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), Air Force Space Command, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard in numerous capacities. Love served as president of Morrison, Love & Company offering real estate property consulting services. As co-chair of the Colorado Space Coalition, Love utilizes his expertise to grow Colorado's aerospace industry.

Ralph ChristieRalph W. Christie, Jr., PE

Ralph Christie serves as chairman, president, and CEO of Merrick & Company, a 450-person firm headquartered in Aurora. Merrick provides engineering, architecture, geospatial, surveying, and construction management services to public- and private-sector clients. In 2002, Christie received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Cincinnati. He served as an advisory board member for the University of Cincinnati College of Civil and Environmental Engineering as well as the University of Colorado - Denver Engineering Leadership Council. Christie serves as co-chair for the Colorado Space Coalition and is also a founding board member of the Colorado Space Business Roundtable.