Lars Hoffman
About Lars Hoffman
Lars Hoffman is the Vice President of Government Sales at BLUE ORIGIN, with a distinguished career in aerospace and defense, including roles at Rocket Lab, SpaceX, and the United States Air Force.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Lars Hoffman currently holds the position of Vice President, Government Sales at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been in this role since 2023 and is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States. In this capacity, Hoffman is responsible for managing and overseeing government sales operations, ensuring that BLUE ORIGIN's services and products meet governmental needs and specifications.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before his current role at BLUE ORIGIN, Lars Hoffman worked as the Senior Vice President at Rocket Lab from 2019 to 2022, based in Long Beach, California. During his tenure, he was involved in high-level management duties and strategic decision-making, contributing to Rocket Lab's growth and success in the aerospace industry.
Military Experience and Leadership Roles
Lars Hoffman has extensive military experience with the United States Air Force. He served as Commandant at the United States Air Force Test Pilot School from 2012 to 2014, where he oversaw the training and development of future test pilots. He also led the 9th Operations Group as Commander at Beale Air Force Base between 2010 and 2012, handling operations management and strategic planning. Moreover, Hoffman worked as the Chief, Reconnaissance Operations Division at The Joint Staff, J-39 from 2008 to 2010, where he was responsible for overseeing reconnaissance operations.
Educational Background
Lars Hoffman holds multiple advanced degrees in various fields. He earned a Master of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson School of Management (2013-2015). He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Seminar XXI Program (2009-2010), focusing on Foreign Politics, International Relations, and the National Interest. Furthermore, he has a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (2007-2008), and a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the United States Air Force Institute of Technology (1996-1998). His educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences from the United States Air Force Academy (1984-1988).
Roles at Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX)
Lars Hoffman held the position of Senior Director of Government Sales at SpaceX from 2014 to 2018. Based in Hawthorne, California, he was responsible for managing and coordinating government sales initiatives. His work involved substantial interaction with government entities and contributing to SpaceX's relationships and contracts with governmental bodies.