Management Team

Ms. Carol Craig is the Founder of Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) and has served as Chief Executive Officer since the company’s inception. She is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Craig Technologies, an engineering and technology firm that has provided support to commercial and government customers since 1999.

Carol earned a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Knox College and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Illinois. She holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Florida Institute of Technology. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology.

A former U.S. Navy P-3 Orion Naval Flight Officer, Carol was among the first women eligible to fly in combat aircraft and was also one of the first female aviators to successfully complete the U.S. Navy’s Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Training. Over the course of her career, she has served on more than 30 boards spanning education, aerospace and defense, and nonprofit organizations, underscoring her leadership and broad influence across both industry and community service.

John Burke is a seasoned financial strategist with more than 25 years of experience leading finance and accounting operations across construction, electrical, and renewable energy sectors. He specializes in building disciplined financial systems that support mergers and acquisitions readiness, capital formation, and scalable growth through strong controls, forecasting, and operational insight.

Throughout his career, Mr. Burke has served as a senior financial leader and chief financial officer for high-growth organizations, where he led financial transformations enabling multi‑million‑dollar M&A transactions and capital events. His expertise includes financial systems implementation, audit readiness, cash flow forecasting, capital structuring, and due diligence support, with a focus on improving financial transparency and decision‑making for executive leadership and investors.

Mr. Burke is the founder of AJB Innovations, where he advises companies on achieving audit‑ready and deal‑ready financial operations, implementing scalable processes, and aligning financial strategy with long‑term growth objectives.

Patrick Butler is the Chief Operating Officer for Sidus Space, responsible for leading the company’s end-to-end operational execution, including engineering, program management, product development, manufacturing, and supply chain. In this role, he oversees the development, production, integration, launch readiness, and on-orbit operation of Sidus Space’s satellite systems and compute products, with accountability for technical performance, program execution, and operational scalability to support Sidus Space’s strategic growth objectives.

Prior to joining Sidus Space, Mr. Butler served as the Director of Launch Execution for Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket where he was responsible for launch and recovery mission planning and external regulatory coordination, in addition to operations management of the launch pad and the launch team’s training and certification program. Previous roles at Blue included management of the New Glenn Supply Chain at Blue Origin’s Orbital Launch Site. Prior to joining Blue, Patrick worked for Bell Helicopter’s Innovation Team supporting the development of new unmanned aerial vehicles.

Mr. Butler began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps flying the UH-1Y Huey for over ten years. He held a series of major leadership roles including the Logistics Department Head during a combat deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan and Operations Officer for the Marine Aviation Training System Site in Hawaii where he led the operations of all aircraft simulator systems for Marine Aircraft Group 24.

Mr. Butler holds a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy and two master’s degrees in Aeronautics/Astronautics and Business Administration from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Mr. John Roy is a highly accomplished human resources executive with a proven track record of leading geographically dispersed teams to achieve both talent and business objectives. He offers deep expertise in talent management, HR operations, employment branding and culture, and organizational change, with experience spanning global consumer products, high-tech engineering and manufacturing, aerospace and defense, financial services, healthcare, and a $3 billion family office. Widely recognized for his ability to develop leaders and drive organizational improvement, John has delivered consistent results across diverse industries. His dynamic leadership style was shaped during his service in the U.S. Navy, where he honed the skills that continue to define his professional success.

Mr. Valerij Ojdanic is an accomplished technology leader with more than two decades of expertise in electronics design. He joined Sidus Space to drive innovation in satellite communications systems and radiation-hardened technologies. Prior to joining Sidus, he specialized in analog and digital systems, PCB design, and microprocessor development, making significant contributions to advancements in aerospace and satellite technology. Val holds a patent for an EMI filtering solution, reflecting his innovative approach and technical depth. With a strong engineering foundation and strategic vision, he plays a key role in developing cutting-edge solutions for space exploration. His dedication to advancing aerospace technology aligns closely with Sidus Space’s mission to deliver comprehensive life-cycle aerospace solutions.