Parabolic Arc: Daniel Hicks SPACEPORT AMERICA, NM, September 22, 2016 (Spaceport America PR) – Spaceport America, the world’s first purpose-built commercial spaceport located in southern New Mexico in the USA, today announced that the New Mexico Spaceport Authority Board of Directors has selected Daniel Hicks as the new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement follows a search by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority Board’s Search Committee to identify a new CEO, following the retirement of Christine Anderson, who previously held the position since 2011. The final step took place today when the New Mexico Spaceport Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Daniel Hicks as Spaceport America’s Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Dan Hicks as Spaceport America’s new Chief Executive Officer. After a successful search campaign and careful consideration of several highly qualified candidates, the Search Committee recommended Dan to lead Spaceport America forward as CEO,” said Dr. Rick Holdridge, Chair, New Mexico Spaceport Authority Board of Directors. “Dan Hicks has over 34 years of experience serving our nation as an Army civilian at U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range – the birthplace of our country’s space activities and the largest ...