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Bradley J. Schneider

**** ********** ****** • Frederick, Colorado 80504 Phone: 720-***-**** • Email: adz7l1@r.postjobfree.com

Chief Financial, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President Systems Development / Strategic Planning / Operations Demonstrated energetic and innovative executive with Profit and Loss and operational executive responsibility as an advanced technology company Chief Financial/Operations Officer, General Manager and consultant on multi-million-dollar programs; all with complex performance requirements. Proactively creates, communicates and implements the organization's vision, mission, and overall strategic direction. Successful implementation and management of several commercial startup Company’s focused on high technology design and manufacturing as well as Fortune 50 corporations. Proven value-added leader, strategist, problem solver, team builder and project manager. Actively promotes professionalism and confidence from the boardroom to the manufacturing floor, ensuring every aspect of the business is increasing enterprise value. Senior executive attributes encompass operational and financial leadership of advanced technology development, system/ product development, manufacturing, logistics, maintenance and services for government and commercial customers. Areas of expertise:

• Executive Leadership

• Vision, Strategy & Execution

• Development & Leadership

• Startup, Turnaround, Change

• Divisional & Regional Leadership

• Capitalization Strategy

• Deal-Making – Financing, Strategic

Partnership, SPAC Roadshows

• Venture Capital, Private Equity and

Strategic Financing

• Global Sales, Marketing, & Distribution

• Process & Performance Improvement

• Product Development

• Product Rollout & Management

• Consumer & Institutional Sales

• Team Building & Leadership

• Channel & Account Management

• Technical & Clinical Affairs

• Regulatory Compliance

• Relationship Management

• Internal Relations

• Customer Relations

Proven success within the large multi-billion-dollar corporate public sector as well as within the private sector demonstrated by the competitive award and management of over $3B in contract value. Completed over $6B in complex merger and acquisitions, over $400M equity raising and successful IPO of a solar company recognized by NASDAQ as a top mid-cap stock and Time Magazine’s 50 Best Inventions. As a senior executive, possesses the unique ability to fully execute comprehensive operational requirements in accordance with technical and operational objectives. Proven ability to work independently as well as perform as a team member employing a proactive management style. Exercise a high degree of discretion, mature judgment, and tact in handling human resource issues of sensitive nature. Extensive international business experience in Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Japan including successful program execution, resolution of export licensing and compliance issues with the U.S. government, teaming/joint ventures, financing and work share/technology transfer. Advanced knowledge of information technology and associated software applications including: Office software advanced accounting, manufacturing inventory/production systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Professional Experience

RapidFlight Holdings LLC.

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer/BOD Secretary 2021-present Senior executive of high-tech start-up Company focused on the design, development and manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems for United States DoD, Intelligence, International and Commercial markets. Bradley J. Schneider – Resume 2 of 4

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v Led the executive team to ensure all Board of Directors, Advisory, Private Equity (Cerberus/Tracker Capital) strategies, goals/Key Performance Indices were defined and 100% achieved. v Successfully achieved 100% of all financial/operational targets within proforma projections. v Established grassroots USG compliant accounting, procurement, Contracts, Quality (AS 9100), Information Technology, Human Resource, Business Development, and Legal systems. v Within one year, established supplier network, MRP/ERP system, one-line manufacturing/production flow, and dedicated testing facility capable of producing up to 40 UAV aircraft per month. v Maintained domestic and international awareness of external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities for possible acquisitions, new industry developments and standards. v Led the acquisition of strategic Additive Manufacturing Intellectual Property, assets, and know-how. v Engage with Congressional, Pentagon, Combatant Commands, and International decision makers. v Actively communicated to staff all operational objectives and communications of goals and objectives. Firefly Aerospace, Inc., Cedar Park, Texas

Chief Revenue Officer 2019-2021

Senior executive of innovative high tech start-up Company focused on the design, development and manufacturing of small-dedicated launch vehicle, spacecraft and lunar landers technology. v Successful collaboration with the executive team, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Venture Capital investor (>$200M) to ensure key strategies, goals/Key Performance Indices were met. v Successfully implemented the strategic plan resulting in a $2.6B executable pipeline with over $600M in firm US commercial, international and US Government contracts. v Lead comprehensive revenue/pipeline resulting in 60% EBITDA margins across diverse product lines. v Successfully represented the Company and influenced US Government procurements, policy and regulatory activities to align with multiple US Government Agencies requirements. v Successfully led all marketing, public relations, government affairs activities and industry consortiums. Rocket Lab USA, Inc., Huntington Beach, California and Auckland, New Zealand Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer/General Manager USA Operations 2014-2018 Senior operational executive of innovative high tech start-up Company focused on the design, development and manufacturing of low-cost, small-dedicated launch vehicle. v Facilitated the due diligence, financial modeling and investor briefings for capital raise of $150M. v Successfully developed multi-national business pipeline of $1.5B and negotiated contracts resulting in 25 times valuation increase to over $1B with 18 contractual launches. v Successfully negotiated first-of-a-kind small launch NASA, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community (NRO) resulting in significant recurring revenue streams. v Completed complex compliance with Federal Aviation Association (FAA) regulations for the first non- federal range launch license, including third party liability coverage. Bradley J. Schneider – Resume 3 of 4

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v Created international operation/accounting systems, policies, procedures, risk management and benefits in compliance with Federal/State regulations, FASB and GAAP. v Developed operational financial model resulting in future cash flows with <50% EBITDA margins. v Result – Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), $5.2B market capitalization. L2 Aerospace, LLC, Monument, Colorado

Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer 2010-2014 Chief Financial Officer of innovative Aerospace and Defense start-up Company focused on the design, development and manufacturing of low-cost, lightweight deployable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) systems, prime contractor support (Space, Launch, and Ground Segment) and engineering services. v Successfully completed the Company’s business plan and raised initial A round financing of $10M. v Created multi-state business operation/accounting systems, policies, procedures, risk management and benefits in compliance with Federal and State regulations. v Managed domestic and international partners for state-of-the-art high technology unmanned vehicle products from design and prototyping through production. v Developed strategic agreements with large prime contractors and end user communities, resulting in 45% Top line CAGR and increasing margins.

Schneider Consulting Ltd. Denver, Colorado

President 2009-Present

Provide essential “hands on” executive leadership to the senior management teams in the health/wellness industry and Aerospace industry, as a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager. Develop business systems, operational plans and growth strategies allowing entry into new markets. v 2012 – 2014, Aerospace – (Restructure) Created growth strategy and business plan based on existing intellectual property and qualifications to expand into adjacent markets. $500M valuation. v 2009 – 2014, Heath care and wellness – (Turnaround) Expanded business base 5 times over previous years with positive EBITDA margins and multiple-year new business backlog. Provide all CFO responsibilities and primary interface for investors, customers and audits. v 2009 – 2010, Aerospace – (Acquisition) Re-purposed existing assets by expanding business pipeline/backlog resulting in a valuation of 3 times market capitalization (public to private). v Key resource for investment banking, business banking, risk management and accounting systems. MICROSAT SYSTEMS, Inc., Denver, Colorado

Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer (Inception) 2000 – 2008 (Sell) Vice President of Business Operations/Programs (After Acquired by Sierra Nevada) 2008 - 2009 Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer from inception through successful acquisition by Sierra Nevada Corporation in January 2008. Manage all aspects of technical operations, accounting, finance, human resources, contracts, procurement, information technology, facility, and program management. v Successfully raised $100M equity through Series A Preferred Stock ownership and debt facility. v Executed domestic/international technical/business strategy for the award contracts over $500M. v Successfully USG approved accounting/financial system; business policies and procedures; government approved indirect rate structure; contracting/procurement system; and inventory system. v Average top-line growth rate of over 40% with over 50% EBITA margin; recognized by INC. 5000 as one of the fastest growing small businesses.

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v Turned around problem development programs and increased margins on failing FFP projects, loss to over 30% operating margin.

v Implemented and executed innovative pricing structure and winning strategy culminating in the successful competitive award of an 18-satellite commercial constellation ($250M). v Represented Company in numerous printed articles and various periodicals and speaking engagements to business, investor, marketing, and customer groups. v Acquisition by Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) – Negotiated acquisition value, terms and conditions, completed all due diligence deliverables, representations and warranties, and successfully transitioned to new operating and accounting systems upon closing. Coordinated employee training to ensure seamless transition to new policies, procedures and operational systems. Recognized for completeness and responsiveness by SNC CEO and CFO as a highly professional executive. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, Denver, Colorado

Finance Manager 1987 - 2000

Provided Business Management/Business Development leadership for numerous research/development and production programs including NASA and Department of Defense (DoD) missions. v Increased interplanetary satellite business base over $500M. v Developed annual Orders, Sales and Profit projections for a business unit with revenue over

$800M per year.

v Developed innovative fee structure on Award and Incentive Fee contracts to maximize profit objectives from an average of 8% over 25%. Average composite evaluation over 99%. v Developed operational strategies and valuation analysis for strategic acquisitions over $6B. v Awarded Lockheed Martin’s Nova award for extraordinary performance on Interplanetary Missions. Education & Professional Affiliations

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

BS Finance, Minor Accounting/Economics

University of Pennsylvania – Wharton School of Business CFO as a strategic partner – 2002

Colorado Space Board Roundtable (CSBR)

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA)

Clearance

Top Secret/SCI/TK (poly)

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