William J. Weber, fondly known by his friends as Bill, has been a prominent figure in the tech industry for over thirty years. He has served as CEO five times and specializes in mergers and acquisitions. His work, based in Washington, DC, has significantly influenced the technology sector, particularly in high-growth environments, where he has tackled some of the most challenging worldwide technical issues.

His tenure as CEO of Firefly Aerospace marked a period of significant achievements. He led the company in providing comprehensive space transportation services, including everything necessary to launch, land, and operate in orbit, supporting various commercial space activities.

He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Washington University, earning a Bachelor of Science. He later attended the Executive Program at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he further developed his leadership skills. His military service also shaped his leadership abilities. He served as an airborne ranger and captain in the US Army, earning a Bronze Star for his service during Operation Desert Storm.

From 2011 to 2024, he served as CEO in various capacities, demonstrating his leadership in managing complex business environments and overseeing substantial corporate growth. His experience includes managing over a dozen mergers and acquisitions and achieving four significant liquidity events.

He has been instrumental in raising over $2.5 billion in funding through equity and debt offerings across five companies. Additionally, his commitment to leadership development has led over 20 former team members to achieve C-level positions within the defense, intelligence, and aerospace technology sectors.