MEET OUR EXPERTS
Launch On Demand is led by aerospace and technology pioneers who recognize the opportunity to create new value for the space economy. In addition to tearing down stovepipes and inefficiencies, they have developed a federated and patent-pending architecture to network and define a safe, effective, and efficient range.
Burton Catledge
(Chief Executive Officer)
18 years of launch, acquisition, strategy, finance, and orbital safety experience. Prior to founding Launch on Demand he was the Commander of the US Air Force’s 45th Operations Group, 45th Space Wing, with operations at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, and Kennedy Space Center. He has extensive knowledge and operational experience at both the United States Eastern and Western Ranges.
Lisa Catledge
(Chief Administrative Officer)
Lisa oversees our business development and sales strategy and objectives, including collaborating, developing, and executing integrated sales initiatives. She strives to ensure our clients realize the full benefit of the multiple solutions Launch on Demand offers.
Subash Chellappan
(Chief Technology Officer)
Subash Chellappan is Launch On Demans's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). His career spans 20 years across Systems Engineering, Product and Software Development, and consulting. Subash brings a wealth of knowledge in Digital Transformation programs and has also served multiple industries, having previously worked with Deloitte Consulting overseeing Digital Transformations programs for clients in Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Oil, and Gas.
Shyamal (Sam) Patel
(Sr Vice President Spaceport Development & Operations)
Shyamal (Sam) Patel career spans 16+ years across aerospace engineering and is our SVP of Spaceport Engineering and Operations. In his previous roles as Senior Director of Starship Operations at SpaceX, Sam managed the development of infrastructure and launch pads for Starbase in Texas, reporting directly to Elon. Experienced in launch pad design, launch operations, and infrastructure.
Alexandra (Ali) Jenkins
(Mission Manager)
Alexandra B. Jenkins is a highly driven and innovative professional with a strong track record in the space industry. Currently pursuing a Master's in Commercial Enterprise in Space Program at Florida Institute of Technology, Alexandra has demonstrated expertise in launch operations, production control, and program scheduling through roles at Amazon Project Kuiper, Airbus, Vaya Space, and SpaceX. Her experience includes building and managing complex schedules, streamlining production processes, automating live-time data communication, and ensuring timely project completion in fast-paced environments.
Tiffany Tucker
(Executive Assistant)
25+ years of administration and operations and information technology experience. Tiffany is passionate about helping others and has extensive experience with Google, technology and apps, program set-up, communication & scheduling, travel planning, financial, contract management, project management, as well as being a mom to four children—three if you don't count her husband.
Don Musser
(Airspace and Commercial Business Development)
31 years of experience as a FAA air traffic controller in both Miami and Jacksonville Centers. During his time with the FAA, he worked in the Traffic Management Unit, Quality Assurance, Airspace, and Management. His final position for over 12 years was as the Military Operations Specialist at Jacksonville Center, where his duties included redesigning special use airspace to meet next generation aircraft, military/special missions, letters of agreement, and spaceport operations. Don is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in mathematics.
Joseph “JT” Weatherman
(Sr Flight Safety Analyst)
Joseph Weatherman has over 20 years of Aerospace Engineering background and the last 10 years focused on Flight Safety Analysis for a variety of orbital and suborbital rockets. Proficient with industry accepted Flight Safety analysis tools.
Otoniel “Tony” Ramirez
(Sr Aerospace Engineer)
Tony Ramirez is an aerospace engineer and technical leader specializing in modeling, simulation, and advanced engineering analysis. With prior experience at NASA and Newport News Shipbuilding, his expertise spans aerodynamics, computational analysis, and systems engineering.
Chaim Leiter
(Flight Safety Analyst)
Chaim Leiter supports mission risk assessments, range safety documentation, and compliance with FAA regulations. With a strong foundation in robotics and interdisciplinary engineering from Florida International University, Chaim brings both technical expertise and analytical precision to his work in aerospace safety. Fluent in English, Hebrew, and proficient in German, Chaim thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about advancing the future of spaceflight safety.
William “Bill” Roeder
(Sr Launch Meteorologist)
Bill Roeder is a veteran meteorologist and consultant specializing in space launch weather, lightning, and applied climatology. With more than 40 years of experience, including a long career in the U.S. Air Force, he has advanced launch safety through innovations in lightning criteria, forecasting techniques, and weather infrastructure. His work has supported critical missions such as the Space Shuttle program, the Ares-1 rocket, and the James Webb Space Telescope, making him a trusted expert in space launch meteorology.
Tim Pierce
(Director - Launch Payload Integration)
Timothy Pierce is an aerospace program manager and engineer with over 15 years of experience spanning the U.S. Air Force, Ball Aerospace, Sierra Space, and Launch On Demand. He specializes in launch vehicle integration, program management, and spacecraft systems engineering, having led multi-million-dollar contracts with NASA, DoD, and commercial partners such as SpaceX, ULA, and Blue Origin. A U.S. veteran, he is recognized for directing cross-functional engineering teams, managing launch campaigns, and developing innovative payload and spacecraft integration solutions.
Joel Tumbiolo
(Sr Launch Weather Officer)
Joel Tumbiolo is a former Civilian Air Force Meteorologist and Launch Weather Officer who served at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, from 1989 to 2013. For over two decades, he provided critical assessments of local, global, and orbital weather conditions that informed go/no-go decisions, safeguarded public safety, and ensured the success of numerous U.S. space missions.
