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Navigating Risk

Strategies for Spaceport Resilience

June 18 at 11:00 AM Eastern

As commercial spaceport operations scale globally, managing risk has never been more critical. From infrastructure and environmental hazards to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, today’s spaceports must navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape.

Join us for an in-depth GSA webinar—“Navigating Risk: Strategies for Spaceport Resilience”—bringing together top experts from across the industry to share tools, frameworks, and real-world insights for identifying, mitigating, and managing risk in spaceport operations.

Featured Speakers:

  • Mike Kuchler, Senior Manager, Launch and Range Services for Deloitte Consulting LLP
  • Rich Derienzo, President of Kaiser SolutionsInfrastructure Security, Risk/Threat Assessments and Mitigation, Crisis Management   
  • Tim Gruber, Technical Project Leader with MITRECommercial Space Integration & Systems Resilience 
  • Christopher Kunstadter, Space risk professional with Triton Space Risk Management and Insurance Strategies 
  • Bernie McShea, Economic Development CEO and Aerospace Professional (Moderator) McShea ConsultingEconomic Develop impacts 

Whether you’re developing a new facility or refining your operational protocols, this session offers strategic perspectives and practical guidance to strengthen your spaceport’s resilience and ensure long-term sustainability.

Who Should Attend:
• Spaceport operators and developers
• Commercial launch providers
• Risk and compliance professionals
• Investors and insurers in the space sector
• Policy and regulatory leaders
Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of safe and sustainable spaceport operations.

 
*Subject to change – Please check back. 
Mike Kuchler

Mike Kuchler

Senior Manager, Launch and Range Services, Deloitte Consulting LLP
 
Mike oversees Deloitte Space’s portfolio of commercial space integration and spaceport development programs. He has 16 years of experience in federal consulting and international emerging markets, focusing on finance, strategic planning, program management, business model transformation, and legislative policy in the aerospace and defense sectors. In this capacity Mike has served as an advisor to the Space Force, as well as state-sponsored, private, and global spaceports.
Rich Derienzo

Rich Derienzo

President of Kaiser Solutions

Infrastructure Security, Risk/Threat Assessments and Mitigation, Crisis Management

Richard J. DeRienzo is the founder and CEO of Kaiser Solutions Inc (KSI) based in Ormond Beach FL. KSI is a US Veteran owned small business tailoring specialized services to companies in aerospace and other industries. We bring deep industry and government expertise to assist companies with Risk Assessment and Mitigation; Crisis Management; Spaceport operations and profitability; protection of critical infrastructure; as well as other professional services. KSI partners with US Government clients, State/Local authorities, and provides liaison services to private companies interacting with US Government agencies.

KSI also partners with CDI Global to provide buy and build solutions as well as M&A support. We also partner with NESTRE Health and Performance, which is a Cognitive Performance company with direct application to Aerospace companies and space faring clients.

Prior to founding Kaiser Solutions, Mr. DeRienzo served as a senior CIA Directorate of Operations officer for 18 years. He served in command positions in Latin America, South Asia, Europe, and at CIA Headquarters. Mr. DeRienzo also worked closely with C-suite leaders in the US finance, technology, and energy sectors.

Mr. DeRienzo served for 12 years as a US Army intelligence officer and paratrooper. He served domestically and overseas, acquiring deep expertise in the security of installations and critical infrastructure.

Tim Gruber

Tim Gruber

Technical Project Leader with MITRE

Tim Gruber is a Project Leader in MITRE Corporation’s Center for Integrated Transportation. At MITRE, Tim has led projects on space nuclear system safety, safety management system for commercial space, human space flight safety, highly automated transportation systems, and multiple studies on commercial space launch and reentry safety. Tim played a significant role in developing MITRE’s space risk registry, which received a 2022 Aviation Weekly Laureate Award. Before joining MITRE, Tim served as a nuclear surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy. Tim has a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and a B.S. in Ocean Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy.

Christopher Kunstadter

Space risk professional with Triton Space Risk Management and Insurance Strategies 

Bernie McShea

Economic Development CEO and Aerospace Professional(Moderator) McShea ConsultingEconomic Develop impacts 

Senior Executive with multiple billion dollar successes in business and economic development. Created and led national award-winning business development teams, at Space Florida and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance. Expertise in team formation and growth, business case development and analysis, economic development and place marketing, location analysis/site selection, economic development incentives negotiation, and technology evaluation from an investor’s perspective

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