John Schumacher Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Virginia 22209

John was responsible for aerospace and defense focused government relations and communications, as well as implementing business growth plans globally, for Aerojet Rocketdyne. John reported to the CEO & President of Aerojet Rocketdyne, was an officer of the company and a member of the senior leadership team. He also served as President of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation and President of the Aerojet Rocketdyne PAC. John is President of the International Academy of Astronautics; serves on the NDIA Board of Directors; and is a member of AIAA, AAS, ABA, SWA, AUSA and USNAAA. He also served on the Board of Servant Leaders at Living Savior Lutheran Church, Fairfax Station, Virginia.

John was responsible for providing Astrium’s global Space capabilities to North America. He led the creation of Astrium Americas and served as its first president, providing customers with a unique, commercial approach to Astrium’s telecommunications, geo-information, space transportation and satellite capabilities.

John was responsible for leading and expanding Aerojet’s activities with the Department of Defense, NASA and other U.S. government, private sector and military customers. In particular, he guided key efforts in the growth of Aerojet’s space, strategic, missile defense and tactical missile programs. John also led efforts to increase aerospace corporate support to not-for-profits and academia.

Juris Doctor, Law, Certificate In International Law

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Government - National Security Studies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Oceanography, General Engineering, Graduated With Distinction, Top 10%