Brian Rogers
About Brian Rogers
Brian Rogers serves as the Vice President of Global Launch Services at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2024. He has an extensive background in aerospace, having worked in various roles at organizations such as NASA, United Launch Alliance, and Ball Aerospace.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Brian Rogers serves as the Vice President of Global Launch Services at Rocket Lab, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operational execution of global launch initiatives. His leadership is focused on enhancing launch capabilities and expanding service offerings to meet the needs of various clients.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Before assuming his current role, Brian Rogers worked at Rocket Lab as the Senior Director of Global Launch Services from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Director of Global Government Launch Services at the same company from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Rocket Lab has involved significant contributions to the company's launch service strategies.
Educational Background
Brian Rogers has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University in 2019. Prior to that, he achieved a Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Denver in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, which he completed in 2010.
Career at NASA and Other Organizations
Brian Rogers began his career with an internship at NASA in 2007, where he gained experience for three months in Huntsville, Alabama. He has also worked at United Launch Alliance (ULA) as a Propulsion Design Engineer from 2011 to 2016 and at Ball Aerospace in various roles, including Advanced Systems Manager from 2018 to 2021 and Mechanical Design Engineer from 2016 to 2018.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the aerospace sector, Brian Rogers worked as a Project Field Engineer at Atkinson Construction from 2010 to 2011. This role provided him with foundational experience in project management and engineering practices, contributing to his later success in aerospace engineering.