- Jonathan Moneymaker joins LeoLabs as board chairman as the company pursues growth initiatives
- CEO Tony Frazier says Moneymaker brings experience in growth strategy, defense tech integration
- The 2026 Air and Space Summit will address commercial space relay, AI and more
LeoLabs has appointed Jonathan Moneymaker, a defense technology executive and a previous Wash100 awardee, as chairman of its board of directors as the company expands its presence across U.S. and allied defense markets.
As LeoLabs expands its leadership team and advances its role in space and missile defense, government and industry leaders will gather to discuss the future of air and space operations at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space Summit. The July 30 event will feature discussions on commercial space relay, interoperable optical networks, AI and other emerging technologies shaping national security and defense operations. Reserve your spot now!
The Menlo Park, California-based orbital intelligence company said Monday the board appointment comes as LeoLabs scales its offerings, broadens its global footprint and advances its growth strategy in the space and defense tech market.
LeoLabs provides orbital intelligence capabilities through its radar network and artificial intelligence-enabled analytics platform designed to detect, track and characterize objects in low Earth orbit.
What Did LeoLabs CEO Tony Frazier Say About Moneymaker’s Appointment?
LeoLabs CEO Tony Frazier said Moneymaker has demonstrated experience executing growth strategies that combine organic growth with mergers and acquisitions.
“His experience integrating commercial technologies into operational defense systems and scaling solutions through strategic acquisitions will be invaluable as LeoLabs extends its lead in space domain awareness and expands into missile defense,” added Frazier, a six-time Wash100 Award recipient.
Who Is Jonathan Moneymaker?
Moneymaker is a defense tech leader who founded and served as CEO of BlueHalo, which AeroVironment, now AV, acquired for approximately $4.1 billion in 2025.
He brings to the role his experience growing businesses across commercial and federal markets, from startups to large enterprises. He combines technical knowledge, business strategy and operational leadership to support organizational growth and customer-focused performance.
Moneymaker serves on the boards of Kongsberg’s defense and aerospace arm and Kraken Technology Group.
In a statement, Moneymaker said LeoLabs has established momentum through its technology portfolio and integration into mission-critical systems.
“I’m excited to join the Board as Chairman and support the team as they scale their impact and continue to deliver category-defining technologies,” he added.
