A team of dreamers, thinkers and doers led by an executive team with 130+ years of experience in the space & engineering industry. Together, they are what makes ATLAS stand out above the rest.
The people steering ATLAS forward. From day-to-day operations to the global stage. With deep roots in commercial and government space, our leaders share one thing: a relentless focus on delivering exceptional service to the space industry.
With over 25 years of expertise in the satellite communications industry, Kristin Rice is a recognized leader in operational management and business development. She began her career as the CEO and President of Constellation Network Corporation, where she founded and operated a teleport in Sweden, delivering services to the geospace industry and supporting hundreds of remote VSAT terminals.
In 2018, Rice joined ATLAS Space Operations, where she led the expansion of a ground infrastructure to support the growing demand for LEO satellite imagery and data globally. Overseeing both operations and commercial business development, Rice is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and driving customer success. Her leadership is key to advancing ATLAS’ mission to innovate and thrive in the dynamic space communications industry.
Brad Bode brings over 23 years of software development experience in the aerospace industry to the ATLAS team. He has designed, developed, tested, and deployed satellite command and control, mission planning, and data management applications throughout his career – to include multiple patents. As the architect and visionary behind Freedom Ground Software as a Service, Brad is responsible for hundreds of thousands of successful satellite passes and terabytes of data collected. Bode’s technology and innovative acumen has resulted in the following recognition: Most Promising Technology Solutions Provider for the Telecom Industry (CIO Review ), Top Satellite Solutions Provider (Aerospace Defense and Review), and an official nomination for Satellite Technology of the Year (Via Satellite).
Bode has led ATLAS’ initiative to fully integrate our Freedom Software with both ViaSat Real-Time Earth (RTE) and AWS Ground Station. This integration led to the expansion of the ATLAS federated global ground network to 50+ antennas, at 34+ ground sites, in 20 countries. He obtained his Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University.
As the Executive Advisor, John Williams plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of ATLAS Space Operations. His extensive and diverse industry knowledge is instrumental in driving company growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring exceptional service to clients across the space industry. Prior to joining ATLAS, John served as the Vice President of Real-Time Earth at Viasat, where he spearheaded the development of the Ground-Station-as-a-Service business line.
With a steadfast commitment to innovation and a forward-thinking vision, Williams has effectively held leadership positions at other renowned organizations, including Booz Allen Hamilton, ATK Space Systems, and Universal Space Network (now SSC). John also had a diverse 21-year United States Air Force career as an officer, encompassing various roles in operations, acquisition, budgeting, strategic planning, and command. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University and earned his Master’s degree in Space Operations from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology.
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