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Aurex Leads the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

Aurex Leads the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

Aurex Leads the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

Our Story

Who We Are

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Name & Logo

The Aurex Origin

The Aurex Origin

The name "Aurex" is a blend of "Aura" and "Rex", reflecting a company that aims for dominance and leadership in the space and deterrence sectors. "Aura" represents the invisible yet powerful forces like strategic advantage, innovation, and technological prowess that define the modern space and defense landscape. "Rex", meaning 'king' in Latin, symbolizes leadership and the aspiration to achieve the highest level of performance, establishing the company as a leader and setting the standard, according to Aurex Marketing. At its core, "Aurex" embodies "Force Command"—signifying unwavering strength, signal superiority (command over data, communications, and intelligence), and mission leadership in a realm demanding trust, excellence, and battlefield readiness. The name cleverly incorporates the chemical symbol for gold ("Au"), further highlighting the commitment to the "gold standard" of quality and performance expected in the New Golden Age of Space and Deterrence.

The Aurex logo, featuring a four-point star and a shield, visually represents the company’s identity and mission. The four points of the star symbolize four points of light, emanating from the four original companies, highlighting their foundational strength and collaborative spirit. This light further extends to an invisible field that acts as a shield, representing the protection of Aurex’s people, assets, and ideals, as well as the nation and cosmos they work to safeguard. The arc outlining the shield signifies an emerging future, encompassing a new and developing world and the horizons yet to be explored. This suggests a forward-looking company that adapts to changing landscapes and actively shapes the future.

In summary, Aurex is positioned as a leading company in the space and deterrence domain, characterized by its name and logo. The name signifies strength, dominance, leadership, and a commitment to the highest quality, while evoking trust, excellence, and battlefield readiness. The logo visually reinforces these qualities, representing the company’s origins, protective nature, and forward-thinking vision for the future.

Our Leadership

Led By Innovators. Trusted By Results.

Led By Innovators. Trusted By Results.

Our leadership team blends deep technical experience with decades of operational credibility across government and industry. They’ve led capture teams, launched programs, built businesses, and shipped capability in every domain we serve.

Our leadership team blends deep technical experience with decades of operational credibility across government and industry. They’ve led capture teams, launched programs, built businesses, and shipped capability in every domain we serve.

Warren Kohm

Chief Executive Officer

Warren Kohm

Chief Executive Officer

Warren Kohm

Chief Executive Officer

Warren Kohm

Chief Executive Officer

Dominick Barry

Chief Operating Officer

Dominick Barry

Chief Operating Officer

Dominick Barry

Chief Operating Officer

Dominick Barry

Chief Operating Officer

Bill Read

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Read

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Read

Chief Financial Officer

Bill Read

Chief Financial Officer

Deborah Adams

Chief People Officer

Deborah Adams

Chief People Officer

Deborah Adams

Chief People Officer

Deborah Adams

Chief People Officer

Tim Bulk

Chief Technical Officer

Tim Bulk

Chief Technical Officer

Tim Bulk

Chief Technical Officer

Tim Bulk

Chief Technical Officer

Dan Dumbacher

Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer

Dan Dumbacher

Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer

Dan Dumbacher

Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer

Dan Dumbacher

Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer

Tim Johnson

VP Aurex / Concordia

Tim Johnson

VP Aurex / Concordia

Tim Johnson

VP Aurex / Concordia

Tim Johnson

VP Aurex / Concordia

Brad Vick

VP Aurex / Concordia

Brad Vick

VP Aurex / Concordia

Brad Vick

VP Aurex / Concordia

Brad Vick

VP Aurex / Concordia

Kendell Philips

VP Aurex / Willbrook

Kendell Philips

VP Aurex / Willbrook

Kendell Philips

VP Aurex / Willbrook

Kendell Philips

VP Aurex / Willbrook

Mark Calcagno

VP Aurex / Quintron

Mark Calcagno

VP Aurex / Quintron

Mark Calcagno

VP Aurex / Quintron

Mark Calcagno

VP Aurex / Quintron

Stephen Cochran

VP of Information Technology

Stephen Cochran

VP of Information Technology

Stephen Cochran

VP of Information Technology

Stephen Cochran

VP of Information Technology

Ray "Buzz" Toth

VP of Engineering

Ray "Buzz" Toth

VP of Engineering

Ray "Buzz" Toth

VP of Engineering

Ray "Buzz" Toth

VP of Engineering

John Robertson

VP of Hypersonics

John Robertson

VP of Hypersonics

John Robertson

VP of Hypersonics

John Robertson

VP of Hypersonics

Jason Rizzuto

VP of Facilities & Security

Jason Rizzuto

VP of Facilities & Security

Jason Rizzuto

VP of Facilities & Security

Jason Rizzuto

VP of Facilities & Security

Victoria Gagner

VP of Compliance & Admin

Victoria Gagner

VP of Compliance & Admin

Victoria Gagner

VP of Compliance & Admin

Victoria Gagner

VP of Compliance & Admin

Rich Kolberg

VP of Business Development

Rich Kolberg

VP of Business Development

Rich Kolberg

VP of Business Development

Rich Kolberg

VP of Business Development

Adam Liddle

VP of Business Development

Adam Liddle

VP of Business Development

Adam Liddle

VP of Business Development

Adam Liddle

VP of Business Development

Devin Sappington

VP of Business Development

Devin Sappington

VP of Business Development

Devin Sappington

VP of Business Development

Devin Sappington

VP of Business Development

Garrison Thompson

VP of Business Development

Garrison Thompson

VP of Business Development

Garrison Thompson

VP of Business Development

Garrison Thompson

VP of Business Development

Courtney Carter

Controller

Courtney Carter

Controller

Courtney Carter

Controller

Courtney Carter

Controller

Join Our Team

Advance the Mission. Define What’s Next.

Join Our Team

Advance the Mission. Define What’s Next.

Join Our Team

Advance the Mission. Define What’s Next.

Join Our Team

Advance the Mission. Define What’s Next.

What We're Up To

Aurex in the News

August 4, 2025

Special Aerospace Services Rebrands as Aurex, a Leader in the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

July 30, 2025

How Warren Kohm Transformed SAS Into a Space & Defense Powerhouse

June 18, 2025

Aurex Appoints Devin Sappington as VP of Business Development

What We're Up To

Aurex in the News

August 4, 2025

Special Aerospace Services Rebrands as Aurex, a Leader in the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

July 30, 2025

How Warren Kohm Transformed SAS Into a Space & Defense Powerhouse

June 18, 2025

Aurex Appoints Devin Sappington as VP of Business Development

June 2, 2025

Aurex Strengthens Capture Strategy with Three Key VP Appointments

What We're Up To

Aurex in the News

August 4, 2025

Special Aerospace Services Rebrands as Aurex, a Leader in the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

July 30, 2025

How Warren Kohm Transformed SAS Into a Space & Defense Powerhouse

June 18, 2025

Aurex Appoints Devin Sappington as VP of Business Development

What We're Up To

Aurex in the News

August 4, 2025

Special Aerospace Services Rebrands as Aurex, a Leader in the New Golden Age of American Space Technology and Deterrence

July 30, 2025

How Warren Kohm Transformed SAS Into a Space & Defense Powerhouse

June 18, 2025

Aurex Appoints Devin Sappington as VP of Business Development