Colby Free
About Colby Free
Colby Free serves as the VP of Product at Airspace Link, Inc. in the Detroit Metropolitan Area, bringing over 20 years of experience in public-private solutions delivery and organization development.
Current Role at Airspace Link
Colby Free currently serves as the Vice President of Product at Airspace Link, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy within the company, contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions in the airspace management sector. His position is based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Airspace Link
Before his current role, Colby Free held several positions at Airspace Link, Inc. He served as Vice President of Operations from 2020 to 2022 and as VP of Data and Solutions from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Director of Operations for a brief period in 2020. His tenure at Airspace Link has spanned various leadership roles, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the organization.
Experience at Geographic Information Services, Inc.
Colby Free worked at Geographic Information Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2017 in various capacities. He began as Federal General Manager from 2011 to 2013, then transitioned to Federal Strategic & General Manager from 2013 to 2014, and finally served as Federal Managing Partner from 2014 to 2017. His roles involved strategic oversight and management within the federal sector.
Background in Water Management
Colby Free has experience in the water management sector, having worked at San Antonio Water System from 2017 to 2020. He held the position of Manager - Innovative Systems for three years and previously served as Senior Systems Programmer - Innovation Delivery for seven months in 2017. His work in this area focused on innovative solutions for water management.
Education and Expertise
Colby Free holds a Master's Degree in Geography with a focus on GIS and Remote Sensing, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education and Teaching with an emphasis on Social Sciences, both from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He possesses over 20 years of experience in public-private solutions delivery, program management, operations project delivery, talent resource planning, contract management, and business development.