
Misty Dawson is an experienced aerospace and technology P&L, product, and engineering leader passionate about building strong, customer-focused, cross-functional global teams. Throughout her career, she has helped deliver complex solutions for flight hardware and precision optics on fast jet, rotary, space, and fixed-wing platforms, as well as simulation and training hardware and software products for key end users, including top-tier defense contractors, commercial airlines, aircraft OEMs, and international customers around the globe.
Misty earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Arizona State University. Active in the community, she enjoys volunteering with several arts, community, and STEM-focused organizations in the Salt Lake City region. During her free time, she and her family enjoy camping, traveling, and sports of all kinds.
Industry Advisory Board
Angel Shelburne
Commercial Leader & Senior Vice President, 36th Street Capital (Venture Affiliate of BlackRock TCP Capital Corp)
Hailey Prendergast
Founder & Principal Consultant, HL Dynamics
Michelle Terpstra
Head of Sales, Kiln
Kevin Ryan
Co-Founder, Glidepath Aviation
Hubbert Smith
Founder, CEO, I4Ops