Jack Roosa

Jack Roosa

Commercialization Partner
Founder, Crescent Edge LLC

President — Defense Applications for General Hypersonics. A disruptive technology, aimed to bring a technological advantage to our Armed Forces by incorporating new propulsion & delivery techniques for a range of systems. Proven technology with a high technical readiness level and over 40+ patents/ patents pending. https://generalhypersonics.com/

CEO — CMLT Laser. A Tucson AZ based company, developing a host of laser applications based upon a new fiber optic design. 

Founder and Managing Partner at Crescent Edge consulting. A firm designed to assist companies with business strategies, new business pursuits, program management, and leadership opportunities. 

Extensive experience in major P&L and leadership positions at Raytheon. Program Director for the AIM-9X Air-to-Air missile program, responsible for all aspects of a large/complex Defense Development & Production Program for Raytheon Missile & Defense in Tucson, AZ. A program with over 500 assigned people and $500M+ in annual revenue which supported DoD and International customers. Directed cutting-edge technology insertion, bringing advanced capability to our war fighters. Prior positions at Raytheon including leading the JSOW, MALD, HARM, and Maverick missile programs. Fully versed in DoD acquisition processes , Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and government contracting. 

Recipient of the Raytheon Missile Systems President’s award for Leadership and the Raytheon Corporate level award for Individual Business Development Achievement. 

Over 20 years as a USAF F-16 fighter pilot. Squadron Commander with 80 combat missions and numerous medals & awards: including Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation with Valor, and Combat Service Medal. A Fighter Weapons School graduate and Distinguished Graduate from Lead-In Fighter Training and Undergraduate Pilot Training.