MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. — RS&H welcomes commercial aerospace leader Andrew Nelson to serve as vice president of its Aerospace group. Nelson will be responsible for leading the aerospace and spaceports markets for the engineering and architecture firm and helping continue RS&H’s long history of helping clients advance space exploration and commercialization.
“Andrew has exactly the qualifications and experience that RS&H needs to succeed in the fast-paced commercial space sector and meet our operational objectives,” said RS&H Executive Vice President Rodney Bishop. “The commercial aerospace industry is rapidly evolving, and it’s vital for RS&H to understand the pressure and need for speed in delivering innovative solutions to our clients.”
Nelson joins RS&H with more than 30 years of both domestic and international experience in the aerospace industry. Starting his career as an engineer on the nation’s space launch ranges, Nelson has advised foreign government leaders on how best to create robust space-friendly marketplaces and helped blue chip investors understand the complexities and risks associated with commercial space.
He has helped grow and mature the commercial space industry, serving first as chief operating officer and vice president of business development and then as president of XCOR Aerospace, a pioneering propulsion and commercial space vehicle developer. He has also led his own firm, Nelson Aerospace Consulting Associates. Read more about Nelson’s experience here.
With RS&H, Nelson will be a solutions-orientated partner and creative leader for clients and team. He brings extensive resources and the implementation infrastructure capabilities of RS&H to a broader array of aerospace companies, spaceports and government clients seeking to succeed in the rapidly evolving and expanding commercial space sector.
“Andrew is a well-respected leader within the commercial space sector, and we are fortunate to have him join RS&H,” said RS&H Aerospace Equipment Leader Josh Saltsman, PE. “Our team is looking forward to a superb partnership to work with and learn from Andrew as we expand our aerospace market and build upon our strong foundation.”
About RS&H
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