Tom Kessler

Retired Program Manager at Blue Origin, Boeing PhantomWorks, and General Dynamics Space Systems Division

San Pedro, California, United States

About

Over 35 years of experience in aerospace business development, program management and system development. Extensive experience in developing non-traditional, innovative business partnerships between diverse corporate, private, financial, and government entities to support a new business. A proactive, creative, innovator who can identify the unexpected kernel of an idea, nurture it, and put together a capture/implementation strategy to turn it into a winning customer solution. A strong team player/leader with excellent organizational and communication skills. Expert at integrating the results of many people/groups/organizations into a product that meets technical, cost & schedule requirements. Special depth in system design/cost analysis and trade-offs for advanced product, “lean team” developments. Offers a versatile blend of management, engineer¬ing, business development, and marketing skills with an acute business/financial sense.

Experience

  • Senior Program Manager at BLUE ORIGIN
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Program and Business Development Manager at Boeing Phantom Works - Advanced Systems
    2003 - Aug 2018 · 15 yrs 8 mos

  • Program Manager at Boeing
    1997 - 2011 · 14 yrs

  • Former Program Manager at General Dynamics
    1979 - 1993 · 14 yrs