CEO
Astrotech Corporation
Mr. Pickens is the Chairman and CEO of Astrotech Corporation, has been a member of the company's board of directors since 2003 and became president and chief executive officer in January 2007. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Pickens has founded and served as Chairman and CEO for many companies during the startup, growth and turnaround phases of a company's lifecycle, with an emphasis in the creation of value in a challenging environment. From 1983 to date, Mr. Pickens has been the Founder and President of Beta Computer Systems; Managing Partner, Grace Pickens Acquisition Partners, L.P.; Managing Partner, Sumter Partners L.P.; Chairman and CEO of Catalyst Energy Corporation (NYSE); Chairman, United Thermal Corporation (NYSE); President, Golden Bear Corporation; President, Slate Creek Corporation; President, Eury Dam Corporation; Chairman, Century Power Corporation; President, Vidalia Hydroelectric Corporation; Managing Partner, Pickens Capital Income Fund