Team

The PAS team is comprised of an experienced bench of former Air Force and Space Force senior leaders, Intelligence Community senior executives, professional staff members, industry executives, and professionals with research, space operations, and acquisition expertise.

Leadership Team

Kathleen Ryan

CEO

Established PAS with the goal of bridging a crucial culture and communications gap between Air & Space across the DOD and the Intelligence Communities.

Prior to starting PAS, Ms. Ryan worked for Lockheed on the Space Radar and AF TENCAP Programs.

Ms. Ryan supported the Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition Offices on the ICBM, B-2, and F-22 Programs.

Additionally, Ms. Ryan worked on President Reagan’s ‘Peace Through Strength Program.’

Ivy W. Malone

Chief Strategy Officer

Leads strategy for PAS. Extensive experience in legislative and Washington environment​.

Experienced on the Hill (Appropriations, MLA) and in Space Acquisition in AF Secretariat (SAF/AQS)​.

Timothy Ryan

Chief Operating Officer

Tim is responsible for business operations at PAS and manages the PAS team.

He is a former Wall Street executive, founder of two startups, angel investor, a published author, and award-winning brewer.

He is passionate about helping Space Force leverage capabilities from commercial and allied partners.

Steve Keith

President

Brings 25+ years of space experience, spanning executive, legislative, and international roles.

Former HPSCI Senior Professional Staff Member responsible for the development of space policy, oversight of USG space equities, commercial space, and geospatial-intelligence capabilities for warfighters and analysts.

Retired U.S Air Force Officer and Space Professional supporting launch, satellites, ground systems, and systems development.