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Harold E. Rafuse. Dr. Rafuse is the co-founder and Managing Director of Advanced Concepts and Technologies International (ACT I) headquartered in Waco, Texas. He is also co-owner and General Manager of Aurora Aviation and Aurora Avionics with six offices throughout the United States. Dr. Rafuse has 43 years of experience in aviation, aerospace, scientific, engineering, technology, educational, senior program management, information resource management, and administrative positions. He oversees daily operations of the Aurora companies, as well as all of ACT I’s operations, including accounting and finance, human resources, information systems, legal, and contracts management. He served as a senior science team leader and contracts negotiator to the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency in connection with the dismantlement and destruction of Russian intercontinental ballistic and sea-launched missiles. Dr. Rafuse holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from Hamilton University, a Masters in Business Administration from Texas Tech University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from St. Joseph’s University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Technology from Temple University. He is a frequent presenter at national symposia and has had numerous articles published in professional journals. | 