Dan Dumbacher is a highly experienced professional with expertise in program and project management, complex systems engineering, propulsion, and power systems engineering.

He holds a High School Diploma from Bishop Chatard High School, a BS from Purdue University, and an MBA from the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Dan has held several key positions in prestigious organizations, including Executive Director at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and as a Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University.

His previous roles at NASA included Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Development, Deputy (Acting) Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, Director of Engineering at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and X-37 Project Manager.

Dan Dumbacher's career at NASA also saw him in crucial positions such as Deputy Manager for the Ares Project Office, Deputy Director for Safety and Mission Assurance for Programs at MSFC, Deputy Manager for the Space Launch Initiative Program, and Manager for the Second Generation Reusable Launch Vehicle Program.

With a strong educational background and extensive professional experience, Dan Dumbacher is a well-rounded professional in the aerospace and engineering field.