A turbomachinery and propulsion engineer by trade, Ryan has contributed to multiple flight vehicle and engine programs from Firefly Aerospace, Blue Origin, and Hermeus before starting Curveball. His engineering experience and knowledge spans the gambit of turbopumps, gas turbines, high voltage power systems, manufacturing, and powertrain and mechanisms development. A curious soul at heart, he is also an avid consumer of information about macroeconomics, logistics, power grid management, and much more.

Likes: skiing, muay thai, traveling, dogs, reading, lifting, hiking, and stand-up comedy.

Dislikes: Traffic, cost-plus govt contracts, bureaucracy, and bad monetary policy

Another turbomachinery and propulsion engineer by trade, this man has contributed to multiple highly successful aerospace programs for the last 3 decades, including the venerable SpaceX Falcon 9 and Merlin engine programs, multiple Blue Origin engine and vehicle programs, and now, Curveball’s own advanced engine program. His designs and insights have changed the world of aerospace and the world writ large as we know it, and Curveball is nothing short of blessed to have him on the team.

Likes: Dogs, rockets, flight, college football, “dinosaur hunting” (taking on large incumbent companies

Dislikes: Traffic, baggage claim, bad airport food, overpriced gas

As our core turbomachinery and powertrain expert at Curveball, Jeff is responsible for ensuring our engines operate reliably, efficiently, and cost-effectively. He brings nearly two decades of experience from various aerospace companies including Blue Origin, Hermeus, Stoke Space, and Astra. Jeff has a diverse set of skills centric on producing turbomachinery and turbine engine systems that purr like kittens. Highly technical and also a forward-thinking leader, Jeff is the man.

Likes: Dogs, rockets, professional sports, hiking

Dislikes: Traffic, airports, the inevitable heat death of the universe