Meet Our TEAM

We’re a team of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers—driving the future of American manufacturing technology while embodying the values of agility, resilience, and precision in every project we tackle. As we collaborate on high-value, classified projects that support the U.S. government’s most critical missions, our team leverages decades of experience, deep technical expertise, and a steadfast commitment to excellence.

Steve Starner

Steve Starner

CEO

Steve is the driving force behind Continuous Composites, guiding growth and strategic direction. With extensive experience in advanced, technology-driven industries, he focuses on scaling innovations in additive manufacturing and composites. Under his leadership, the company has become a recognized leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance, mission-critical solutions. Steve also ensures that our technologies align with national priorities and defense initiatives, using his vision and expertise to bridge innovation with strategic partnerships for continued impact in aerospace, defense, and beyond.

Ryan Stockett

Ryan Stockett

VP of IP and Technical Partnerships

Ryan leads the strategy and stewardship of intellectual property while driving technical partnerships that expand innovation and impact. He identifies opportunities to collaborate with industry and research partners, ensuring that proprietary technologies are protected and positioned for growth. His work not only safeguards innovation but also accelerates adoption, keeping the company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and composite solutions.

Richard Janney

Richard Janney

VP of Finance

Richard oversees the financial strategy and operations, ensuring the company’s growth is grounded in sound fiscal management and strategic planning. He leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting efforts while supporting investment decisions that drive long-term value. With a focus on operational efficiency and transparency, Richard works closely with executive leadership to align financial performance with the company’s strategic goals. 

John Schauer

John Schauer

VP of Operations

John brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across manufacturing, product development, operations, and program management. Throughout his career, John has led products from initial concept and tooling through commercialization and full-scale production. With extensive experience establishing and scaling manufacturing operations, John is focused on strengthening operational excellence and building the processes and capabilities needed to support Continuous Composites as we grow.

Stuart Yun

Stuart Yun

VP of Engineering

Stu brings extensive experience in experimental aviation and advanced aircraft development spanning subsonic to hypersonic flight. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex programs from early concept and design through manufacturing, testing, and flight. At Continuous Composites, Stu leads the engineering organization with a focus on strengthening technical capabilities, advancing CF3D technology, and building the engineering foundation needed to support the company’s continued growth.

Nate Monroe

Nate Monroe

Director of Defense Strategy & Business Development

Nate helps shape the company’s defense strategy, build strategic industry partnerships, and identify new opportunities for CF3D technology across aerospace and defense. By combining technical expertise with market insight and a customer-focused approach to business development, he works with organizations to address complex manufacturing challenges and advance next-generation defense capabilities.

Liz Schmittou

Liz Schmittou

Director of Marketing

Liz is the creative powerhouse behind our marketing, communications, and PR efforts, merging technical precision with bold storytelling. With a background in graphic design and a passion for brand building, she ensures our messaging, branding, and external communications align with the evolving needs of aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries. Liz plays a key role in supporting sales efforts that drive engagement and strengthen customer relationships, positioning us as a thought leader in advanced manufacturing.

Brian Auerbach

Brian Auerbach

Director of IT and Security

Brian serves as Director of IT and Security, leading the company’s IT operations, infrastructure strategy, managed service provider oversight, and enterprise security program. As the company’s CMMC Security Officer, he is responsible for advancing compliance initiatives and strengthening the systems and practices that protect the company’s people, technology, and information. He works closely with teams across the organization to understand their technology needs, address operational challenges, and ensure Continuous Composites has a secure, reliable, and scalable IT environment to support its continued growth. 

Mark Edmonson

Mark Edmonson

Chief Engineer, Hypersonics

Mark serves as Chief Engineer for Hypersonics, leading technical strategy and customer engagement for advanced aerospace and hypersonic applications. He collaborates across engineering, sales, and project teams to develop scalable composite manufacturing solutions for next-generation aerospace systems. Before joining Continuous Composites, Mark spent over a decade at Northrop Grumman leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and advanced aerospace programs.

Ryan Gerstlauer

Ryan Gerstlauer

Application Engineering Manager

Ryan turns CF3D technology into real-world, high-performance solutions. He works closely with customers and internal teams to design, test, and optimize composite structures that meet the rigorous demands of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. Known for his hands-on approach and technical insight, Ryan bridges the gap between innovative engineering concepts and practical implementation, translating complex challenges into actionable, mission-ready results.

Brennon Wilsey

Brennon Wilsey

Sales Engineer

Brennon is the young gun in sales engineering, bringing fresh energy and a sharp focus to helping customers solve real-world challenges. He combines deep technical knowledge with a talent for translating complex CF3D capabilities into practical, high-performance solutions. Brennon listens closely, understands customer needs, and turns insights into game-changing recommendations—pushing boundaries and driving both innovation and results for our clients.

Rabekka McLeod

Rabekka McLeod

Executive Admin & Accounting Assistant

Rabekka is a vital part of the team, serving as Executive Admin and Accounting Assistant, providing essential support across business operations and processes. She blends strategic insight with operational expertise, managing responsibilities from coordinating cross-functional projects to overseeing compliance, regulatory matters, and general operational efficiency. Rabekka ensures internal processes run smoothly, enhances employee experience, and keeps the organization organized and effective. 

Matt Howard

Matt Howard

Application Engineer

Matt is an action-oriented engineer with a knack for turning challenges into streamlined, high-impact solutions. With a background in product design, management, and testing from fast-paced manufacturing environments, he’s mastered the art of process improvement and LEAN concepts. Matt thrives on collaborating with customers, creating innovative solutions that hit the sweet spot between technical excellence and business needs—always with a focus on delivering results that make an impact.

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Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith

Application Engineer

Jacob is the go-to problem-solver who takes complex challenges and turns them into sleek, high-performance solutions. He combines the precision of aerospace engineering with the practicality of consumer goods design, delivering results that not only meet stringent aerospace standards but are also cost-effective and adaptable. Jacob takes the time to deeply understand our customers’ needs and expectations, transforming those insights into tangible solutions that drive real results.

Lily Alexander

Lily Alexander

Application Engineer

Lily is an Applications Engineer with a passion for advancing aerospace composites manufacturing through practical, customer-focused solutions. With seven years of experience in composite manufacturing, tooling, and production, she brings expertise spanning the entire product lifecycle—from concept development through production implementation. Lily combines strong technical knowledge with a collaborative mindset, helping customers develop innovative manufacturing approaches that deliver high-performance composite solutions for demanding aerospace and defense applications.

Casey Gonatas

Casey Gonatas

Application Engineer

Casey is an Applications Engineer helping establish Continuous Composites’ CF3D manufacturing capability at the new collaborative Hypersonic Additive Manufacturing facility in Mentor, Ohio. Working alongside industry partners, Casey supports the deployment of advanced composite manufacturing technologies that accelerate the development of next-generation hypersonic systems. With a background in additive manufacturing, he combines hands-on engineering expertise with a collaborative approach to help customers develop innovative solutions for some of aerospace and defense’s most demanding applications.

Rick Fenrich

Rick Fenrich

Senior Principal Software Engineer

Rick drives the development of the software systems that power CF3D technology. He specializes in creating robust, scalable solutions that integrate design, simulation, and manufacturing workflows, ensuring engineers can turn complex concepts into high-performance, manufacturable structures. His work ensures that CF3D technology delivers precision, repeatability, and efficiency, helping push the boundaries of advanced composite manufacturing.

Justin Stucki

Justin Stucki

Lead Software Engineer

Justin is driving the development of CF3D Studio. He oversees the creation of tools that connect design, simulation, and manufacturing, enabling engineers to bring complex composite structures to life. Justin ensures CF3D Studio is robust, efficient, and scalable. His leadership and technical insight allow the team to deliver innovative, high-performance digital solutions that enhance precision, repeatability, and overall manufacturing capability.

Daniel Lizardo

Daniel Lizardo

Senior Software Engineer & Computational Designer

Daniel is a Senior Software Engineer and Computational Designer at Continuous Composites, focused on developing advanced toolpath strategies and algorithms that enable CF3D. With a background in materials science and architecture, his work sits at the intersection of design, computation, and digital fabrication. At CCI, he translates complex geometries into manufacturable fiber paths—advancing the intelligence behind composite structures and expanding what CF3D can achieve.

Alfredo González-Martínez

Alfredo González-Martínez

Senior Full Stack Web Developer

Alfredo is building the digital tools that power CF3D technology and streamline design-to-manufacturing workflows. With expertise across front-end and back-end development, he creates software solutions that are both robust and user-friendly, enabling engineers to work efficiently and effectively. His technical skill, problem-solving mindset, and focus on innovation help ensure that the company’s software ecosystem supports cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities.

Ricky Wyman

Ricky Wyman

Senior Software Engineer

Ricky is developing and maintaining CF3D Studio that powers our CF3D technology. He focuses on building robust, efficient, and scalable software solutions that enable engineers to design, simulate, and produce high-performance composite structures. Rickey collaborates closely with engineering and applications teams to ensure seamless integration between software, hardware, and materials, helping drive precision, repeatability, and innovation in advanced manufacturing.

Catalina Adams

Catalina Adams

Project Manager

Catalina is a Project Manager, coordinating complex initiatives to ensure seamless execution and delivery of CF3D solutions. She works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and applications teams to keep projects on schedule, aligned with goals, and efficiently resourced. Known for her organizational skills and attention to detail, Catalina helps translate technical and business objectives into actionable plans, driving successful outcomes across multiple projects.

Melissa Wallin

Melissa Wallin

Project Manager

Melissa is a Project Manager, coordinating cross-functional programs to ensure the successful execution and delivery of CF3D solutions. With a background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and technical leadership, she works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and applications teams to keep projects aligned, on schedule, and moving efficiently toward key milestones. Known for her collaborative approach and strong organizational skills, Melissa helps transform complex technical objectives into actionable plans that drive successful project outcomes.

Kristy Bailey

Kristy Bailey

Project Manager

Kristy is a Project Manager, supporting the execution of complex programs across engineering, manufacturing, and applications teams. She plays a key role in aligning timelines, resources, and deliverables to keep projects moving efficiently. With a detail-oriented mindset and strong coordination skills, Kristy helps ensure that technical and business objectives are clearly defined and effectively executed.

Dylan Stilkey

Dylan Stilkey

Manufacturing & Field Service Technician

Dylan is a hands-on Manufacturing and Field Service Technician, supporting the setup, operation, and maintenance of CF3D systems. He ensures machines run smoothly both on the production floor and in the field, helping deliver high-performance composite structures reliably and efficiently. Dylan’s technical expertise, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills make him a key contributor in turning advanced designs into mission-ready components.

Sam VanDenBerg

Sam VanDenBerg

Engineering Technician

Sam supports the design, testing, and implementation of CF3D technology. He works closely with engineering and applications teams to help turn complex designs into functional, high-performance composite structures. With a strong technical skillset and attention to detail, Sam ensures that prototypes and production components meet rigorous standards, helping the team push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing.

Jordan Abbott

Jordan Abbott

Manufacturing Technician

Jordan is hands-on in bringing CF3D technology from concept to reality. He works directly with machines, materials, and production processes to ensure each composite structure meets high-performance and quality standards. Jordan’s technical expertise and attention to detail help maintain precision and consistency, supporting the engineering and manufacturing teams in delivering mission-ready components efficiently.

Allen Wilson

Allen Wilson

Controls Engineer

Allen oversees designing and maintaining the systems that make CF3D technology precise, reliable, and efficient. He specializes in developing control strategies, integrating hardware and software, and troubleshooting complex motion and automation systems. Allen works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure that every CF3D machine operates at peak performance, delivering consistent, high-quality results. 

Ben Brubaker

Ben Brubaker

Mechanical Engineer

Ben is focused on designing and optimizing high-performance composite structures for CF3D technology. He collaborates closely with engineering and applications teams to translate complex concepts into manufacturable solutions, ensuring precision, durability, and efficiency. With a strong foundation in mechanical design and problem-solving, Ben contributes to developing innovative structures that meet the rigorous demands of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Cynthia Currell

Cynthia Currell

Manufacturing Technician

Cynthia is a Manufacturing Technician supporting the production and assembly of CF3D components. She works hands-on with machines, materials, and processes to ensure that every part meets the company’s high standards for precision and quality. Cynthia’s attention to detail, reliability, and strong work ethic help keep operations running smoothly, supporting engineering and manufacturing teams in delivering consistent, high-performance results.

Nathaniel Erckenbrack

Nathaniel Erckenbrack

Purchasing & Receiving

Nathaniel manages purchasing and cost accounting operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and alignment across financial and production processes. He oversees procurement, cost tracking, and vendor management to support the timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials for CF3D programs. Nathaniel collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams to maintain financial transparency and optimize resource allocation. 

Lee Ann Lackey

Lee Ann Lackey

Senior Accountant

Lee Ann Lackey is part of the accounting team, supporting financial operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across the organization. She works closely with internal teams to manage day-to-day accounting activities, maintain financial records, and support reporting processes. Known for her attention to detail and reliability, Lee Ann helps keep financial operations running smoothly and aligned with business needs.

Kristin Stockett

Kristin Stockett

IP Paralegal

Kristin supports the protection and management of the company’s intellectual property portfolio, ensuring innovations in CF3D technology are properly documented, filed, and maintained. As an IP Paralegal, she coordinates patents, trademarks, and technical disclosures, helping streamline complex IP processes. Kristin’s attention to detail and organizational skill help safeguard proprietary technologies while supporting strategic growth and collaboration across research and development initiatives.

This Isn't Just Any Job

It’s hard work, solving the toughest problems in defense and aerospace. We move fast, iterate quickly, and are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation. If that’s not the environment you thrive in, then Continuous Composites might not be the place for you.

But if you’re ready to help transform U.S. defense capabilities with technology that drives the future of manufacturing, if you’re proud to be part of the team that makes it happen, and if you value hard work balanced by true camaraderie, we want to hear from you.