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Statement from ULA Board Chairs Robert Lightfoot and Kay Sears

Written by ULA | Dec 22, 2025 5:04:03 PM

Statement from Robert Lightfoot, ULA Lockheed Martin Board Chair and Kay Sears, ULA Boeing Board Chair

After nearly 12 years leading United Launch Alliance (ULA), current ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno has resigned to pursue another opportunity.

We are grateful for Tory’s service to ULA and the country, and we thank him for his leadership.

Effective immediately, John Elbon is named as the Interim CEO. We have the greatest confidence in John to continue strengthening ULA’s momentum while the board proceeds with finding the next leader of ULA. Together with Mark Peller, the new COO, John’s career in aerospace and his launch expertise is an asset for ULA and its customers, especially for achieving key upcoming Vulcan milestones.