Ted Angel

Executive Director

NAAMCE

Ted is the Executive Director for the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE). In this role, Ted is responsible for attraction, expansion, and retention of AAM partners, companies, and suppliers throughout Ohio. He convenes key stakeholders across the state, including researchers, industry leaders, military personnel, and government officials to foster collaborative efforts aligning with Ohio’s industry strategy.
Prior to his role as the Executive Director, Ted held multiple positions at the Dayton Development Coalition, a network partner for JobsOhio. Those positions consisted of Director of Projects and Business Development for Aerospace & Defense and Aerospace Affairs Director.
Before his tenure at the Coalition and NAAMCE, Ted spent twenty-seven and half years in the United States Air Force, serving in every major leadership role to include Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent, Squadron Superintendent, Command Manager and Senior Enlisted Leader.
Ted was born in Texas and raised in the Warren, Ohio area, Ted received his B.A. from American Military University in International Relations and has completed all Senior Enlisted Military education to include the Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA).