Meet The Team

Our Team

Founders team

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Dr. Raymond François Aubourg

Co-Founder & CTO

  • Eng., M.Sc. (Physics), PhD (Fluid Dynamics)
  • Awarded Inventor of SMAPAD Technology
  • Propulsion system & Aircraft designer
  • Member of scientific organizations ACAC and AIES.
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Saul Tarazona

Co-Founder & CEO

  • Aero. Eng., MBA (Aviation Management)
  • 13 years in Defence Aviation +5 years in Civil Aviation
  • Angel investor in emerging tech since 2012
  • Multiple aviation certifications, IATA, ISO, AS 9100
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Dr. David Castañeda

Deputy CTO

  • Aero. Eng., PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronomical Engineering
  • 15 years of experience
  • Aviation Scientist
  • Dynamic Researcher
  • Proven track record in aerospace

Advisory team

Dr. J. Chris Ford

Advisor

21 years of experience B.Sc. in Computer Science – Oral Roberts University, MBA – University of New Mexico, M.Sc. in Management – Economics – Cornell University

Dr. Chris Ford is an Inclusive Innovation Leader and Patent Monetization & Commercialization Strategist, currently serving as CTO at Acme Corp. An Expert Consultant in technology and green energy, Dr. Ford has also advised the Department of Energy (DOE). Previously, he led engineering at Tech Innovators Inc. and specializes in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity.

Jose Manuel ”Max” Forzan

Legal Advisor

22 years of experience Master’s (Intl), DA Fine/Studio Arts, AA Journalism

Creative legal advisor with expertise in intellectual property, contracts, and business development. Skilled in supporting brand growth, marketing strategies, and content production, ensuring legal compliance and driving business impact.

Henryk Dabrowski

Advisor in Finance, VC & Aerospace

40 years of experience Masters in Space Entrepreneurship, MBA, BBA

Experienced in multinational ventures, specializing in fintech and mobile payments. He raised over $250 million as CEO of Alternet Systems, led Utiba Americas to a 66% market share before its sale to Amdocs, and currently leads an aerospace fund.

Mario Alejandro Quintero

Advisor – Corporate FInance & Investment

  • B.Sc. in Finance & Int’l Relations.
  • 26 years of experience
  • Experienced in Corporate Finance, an expert in technology valuation, Investment Banking, and Productivity across industrial and service sectors with proven results.

Joe rogot

Strategic Advisor

  • B.A East Asian, MBA, MA Japanese Language & HIstory
  • 30 years of experience
  • Finance committee board member, held executive roles in three major banks like JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, as well as private equity, and hedge funds; drove major strategic and crowd-sourced initiatives.

Steve Adams

Advisor – Flight Operations

  • Honorary Doctorate – Aviation Management
  • 30 years of experience
  • Steve is a veteran Boeing and McDonald Douglas pilot with over 15,000 hours, mostly on international routes and flew for the now infamous Southern Air Transport, out of Miami in the 1980s. Additionally, he was an Executive Vice President for a Miami-based international airline. His 50 years in the industry has placed him in every division that a civilian pilot is able to enter, including managerial positions with the FAA at several facilities. Steve has collaborated with the US Government on regulatory issues and has been called to Washington, DC on several occasions as a Subject Matter Expert for SFAR evaluation and worked on Congressional inquiries. He was Project Manager, for the recent move of all Boeing training equipment from Seattle to Miami including hiring and overseeing the Miami facility itself. In 2015, Steve was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Aviation Management and is a member of AFIO.

EARLY SUPPORTERS TEAM

Catalina Sanchez

Director of Finance

  • Bachelor in Economics
  • 16 years of experience
  • Financial trader
  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Cost Control & Risk Management
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Wendy T. Cowan

Global Director of Strategic Relations and Business Development

15 years of experience B.S. in Management Information Systems

Eco-sustainability consultant and global real estate practitioner with 15+ years of experience in development funding, startup growth, and strategic partnerships across 70+ countries. Wendy’s extensive international network and deep expertise in global markets position eJet Aerospace for high-impact collaborations, innovative opportunities, and strategic growth worldwide.

Davy Wauters

Business Development Consultant

  • B.S. in Communications and Marketing
  • 18 years of experience
  • 6 y as NATO Information Communication & Technology Analyst
  • Experienced in government affairs
  • Marketing & Communication Consultant

Glenn Cook

Chief Innovation Officer

  • Master’s in Business, Mgmt. from Univ. of Kentucky
  • Researcher with the University of Central Florida Business Incubation
  • Awarded Innovator of the Year
  • Electric vehicles entrepreneur
  • Former Vice President of business development, specializing in growth strategies.

Lester Monta Cook III

Global Ambassador

American author, philosopher, and motivational speaker from Beverly Hills, California, with a background in film, TV, theater, and post-production. He has founded multiple companies, including GM Studios, LMC3 Productions, and Affordable Homes 4U. Founder of two foundations supporting veterans and The Foundation for World Harmony.

Camilo Andres Camacho

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer eVTOL Avionics

19 years of experience Electronics Eng, Master’s in Project Mgmt. and Development

Expert at leading projects in aviation-embedded systems, implementing biometric and cybersecurity solutions, with a focus on hardware/software development and backend design for high-availability systems.

Oscar A. Robin

Director of Operations

19 years of experience Aeronautical Eng, Master’s in Project Mgmt.

Expert at leading operations in aviation organizations. Expert in regulatory compliance, supply chain, leadership, logistics, commercial aviation, supply chain, on-time delivery,

Victor Benavides

Director of Sales and Marketing Strategy

18 years of experience Master’s Project Management, B.A. in Marketing

Results-oriented sales and marketing strategist with extensive experience at leading automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Kia. Proven ability to drive product launches, optimize sales performance, and develop strategies that translate effectively to the aerospace sector.

Bryan Caro

Lead Systems Engineer

  • M.Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, M.Sc. in IoT, M.Sc. in Data Science & Big Data.
  • 4 years of experience
  • Leadership in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, IoT, and Data Science to lead the design and integration of advanced aerospace systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety, performance, and efficiency.