DRONEPORT NETWORK - Key Persons


Aaron Baker

Job Titles:
  • Skyway36 Manager
Aaron is an aviation industry veteran with two decades worth of management, leadership, and team building experience across multiple industries. He has experience with FAA Part 135 and Part 91 flight operations, as well as Part 61 flight schools. Additionally, Aaron is a Part 107 certified UAS operator.

Christina Kappaz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Board
  • Managing Director at Development Capital Networks
Christina, Managing Director at Development Capital Networks, has 30 years of expertise in economic development, focusing on entrepreneurship and access to capital. She has advised Latin American governments on venture capital, served on various investment committees, and supported youth entrepreneurs.

Craig Mahaney - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Craig has more than 25 years of aerospace experience in the military, government, and private industry. As CEO, he is responsible for the overall strategy, oversight and execution of all DronePort Network projects and ventures.

Emily Bell

Job Titles:
  • Chief of Staff
Emily serves as Chief of Staff at DronePort Network, steering operations and fostering client relationships. With over 15 years of program management experience, she has developed and deployed successful projectsand programs across organizational sectors.

Rick Perrier

Job Titles:
  • Osage LLC Board Member

Robert Heard - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Senior Advisor
  • Managing Director and Co - Founder of Cimarron Capital
Robert is a Managing Director and Co-Founder of Cimarron Capital, an investor in venture capital and private equity funds. As an individual he has invested in multiple technology startups. Robert holds degrees from University of Oklahoma and Northwestern University.

Sallie Traxler - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • Member of the Board
  • Managing Director of Development Capital Networks
Sallie serves as Managing Director of Development Capital Networks. With 25+ years of strategy, innovation and ecosystem building to drive economic growth by aligning industry, network and organizational resources to meet emerging needs.