Bill "Burners" Bruner

Bill "Burners" Bruner is an accomplished professional with an extensive background in national security and aerospace studies. He holds a Master of Science degree in National Security Studies from the National War College, a Master of Arts degree in Airpower Arts and Science from the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Science with a focus on Astronomy from San Francisco State University.

Throughout his career, Bill has held various key positions in prestigious organizations. He has served as the CEO of New Frontier Aerospace, a Senior Advisor in the Space Science and Security Program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and as a Foundation Board Member at the Chabot Space & Science Center.

Bill has also showcased his expertise in government and external relations through roles such as Director of Government & External Relations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Assistant Administrator at NASA, Director of Northern Gulf Affairs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Fellow at the Office of the Speaker in the US House of Representatives.

With a strong background in the military, Bill has served as an Air Staff Action Officer in the United States Air Force, Chief of the SCUD/NBC Planning Cell at the Air Forces Central Command, and as an F-111 Fighter WSO in the United States Air Force.

His professional experience extends to the political arena, having been involved in communication roles at the 2012 Republican National Convention.