Mr. Steve Richeson: Vice President Business Development
Mr. Steve Richeson joined Mission Microwave in 2017 and played a key role in establishing and growing the company’s brand during a pivotal expansion phase, during which revenue increased more than 30-fold. He brings over 38 years of experience in satellite communications and radio frequency (RF) technologies, with a career spanning engineering, commercialization, and global sales leadership. At Mission Microwave, Mr. Richeson has been instrumental in scaling the sales organization and driving market adoption of advanced RF amplifier solutions across commercial and defense sectors.
Prior to joining Mission Microwave, Mr. Richeson held senior leadership roles at Advantech Wireless, Exelis Inc., Harris Corporation, EchoStar, Scientific-Atlanta, GTE Spacenet International, RSi SATCOM Technologies (later General Dynamics SATCOM), and Schlumberger Offshore Services. He also served as the founding CEO of RF Solutions, Inc., a compound semiconductor design firm launched by Georgia Tech faculty, where he raised two rounds of venture investment through Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC).
Mr. Richeson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from Georgia State University. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and a Senior Member of the IEEE.