Bill Peterson is an entrepreneurial leader in the aerospace, maritime and defense sectors with 20 years of experience in developing and executing corporate strategies to grow businesses of all sizes. He is the Chief Executive Officer for the group of Flying Ship Companies, and holds an Aerospace Engineer degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an Executive MBA from George Mason University. He is accomplished in engineering, international business development, government relations, marketing, and economic development for a multitude of US and UK aerospace and defense companies. Highlights: 

> Involved in all engineering and certification phases of aircraft development 

> Developed supply chains and systems for Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Raytheon, GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Spirit AeroSystems to identify aircraft and space technology and systems suppliers 

> Secured more than $500 million in international sales orders for aerospace companies