Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Robert CreightonFounder & CEORob is a pioneer in airborne power whose strategic vision has positioned Windlift as a go-to partner for R&D in defense. With a background in genetics and an MBA in strategic management, he’s spent over a decade turning deeptech into a national capability, Andy StoughChief Technology OfficerAndy brings deep engineering leadership from roles at Caterpillar, Battelle and Ericsson. He leads Windlift’s technical development with expertise in aerospace design, mechanical systems, and productization, turning novel concepts into deployable products, Mark AullChief Science OfficerPhD in Aerospace Eng and former NASA engineer, Mark is the architect of Windlift’s core innovations and one of the foremost experts in Airborne Power. He leads our proprietary modeling & simulation environment which supercharges our system development., Ben LeapeChief Strategy OfficerBen is a Naval Academy grad, Reserve Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, and former Congressional Liason who brings broad national security expertise to scale Windlift’s airborne power platform across defense and commercial markets. MBA from Cornell., Sean MeyerChief Operating OfficerSean is an entrepreneur with 20+ years building ventures across hospitality, consumer brands, and energy tech. Expert in experience design, culture, and operations. As COO, he ensures Windlift runs with precision, alignment, and technical focus., Laura KottkeChief Financial OfficerFinance leader with 15+ years of experience leading high-growth businesses from launch to scale. She brings disciplined financial management, cross-functional collaboration, and a keen understanding of what it takes to translate vision to execution.