Ellen Plese

Ellen Please

Manager of Strategic Planning and Operations

Mechanical Engineering

Ellen worked for 30 years in the Aerospace Industry designing, building, and operating large rockets; she retired from United Launch Alliance as the General Manager of Human Launch Service in October 2014.  She joined CSU in April 2018 and supports Mechanical Engineering operations.  She is passionate about engineering development, and mentoring students and early career professionals.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology; 1984
  • Master of Business Administration, Washington University in St. Louis,  1990

Honors and Awards

  • NASA George M. Low Award for the Intermediate Expendable Launch Vehicle Program, 1997

  • Lockheed Martin NOVA Award for Production Operations Cycle Time Reduction, 1999

  • CSU Distinguished Administrative Professional Award, 2024