Aaron has close to 20 years of managerial experience, with a focus on small entrepreneurial and high-technology firms. Prior to StrionAir, Aaron founded an investment firm, purchasing Schaefer Interstate, a small company manufacturing products for the construction industry, turning it into a profitable firm, tripling revenues in 3 years time. Before Schaefer, he served in marketing and sales roles with YAFO Networks and Corvis Corporation, startup technology firms backed by Kleiner-Perkins and New Enterprise Associates, among others. He also held manufacturing and engineering roles with Corning, Incorporated. Aaron began his career as a US Naval officer aboard the nuclear powered submarines USS Gurnard and Woodrow Wilson. Aaron holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, and a professional engineering license.