Trusted Insight. Decisive Edge.

We are the trusted guiding partner that builds tailored teams to illuminate unseen opportunities and deliver impact across every domain.

OUR TEAM

Leadership

Dave McGowan

Managing Director, Space Industry

Managing Director, Space Industry

Staff

Cary Hepp

Chief of Staff

Director, Operations and Events

Brandon Burgess

Vice President, Capital Advisory Services

Vice President, Capital Advisory Services

Katherine O’Connell

Executive Assistant & Partner Portfolio Administrator

Executive Assistant & Partner Portfolio Administrator

Scott King

Manager, Strategic Communications

Manager, Strategic Communications

Tara Conrad

Tara Conrad

Manager, Business Support & Analytics

Manager, Business Support & Analytics

Virginia Espinoza

Sr. Accounting Associate

Sr. Accounting Associate

Josh Cothern

Project Officer

Project Officer

Our Strengths

With decades of government and private sector experience in strategy, operations, acquisition, engineering, technology and policy — our diverse and extensive team brings vital insights and powerful national and international connections across the defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial sectors to enable our clients’ success.

Our Commitment

Elara Nova builds trust and long-term partnerships. Our team thrives on co-creating innovative solutions and acting as the interlocutor for your toughest challenges. We are ceaseless in our support of your success and delivering trusted insight to achieve your decisive edge.

Discover Opportunities

We guide clients to discover new opportunities and strategies through extensive expert understanding of national and international security needs.

Connect Strategically

We connect clients to the right people and solutions at every stage of development, from concept through operational capability.

Capture Success

We help clients capture new business, build strong partnerships, drive sustained growth and deliver lasting security across military domains.

Services

GROWTH

  • Strategy Development
  • Strategic Partnering
  • Space Mission Depth
  • Two–Way Market Insights
  • Opportunity Shaping

EXECUTION

  • Acquisition/Contract Strategy
  • Policy & Government Affairs
  • Technology Scouting
  • Space Law/Regulatory
  • Capital Investment/Capture

TRANSFORMATION

  • Space Services Integration
  • Government Collaboration
  • Organizational Design
  • Talent Development
  • Executive Mentorship

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