Damon took that passion and parlayed it into a BS in Aerospace Engineering from San Jose State University as well as a private pilot's license. He spent 13 years in the field of spacecraft operations and systems engineering, eventually becoming an orbit analyst for commercial spacecraft. His knowledge of rocket propulsion and the space environment make him a natural pick to teach our class on Space Exploration! Damon recently left the Aerospace field to pursue his own business marketing personal development products. He is the father of 2 boys, ages 6 & 10, and enjoys taking them to theme parks and Oakland A's games.