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Dany Eshchar

Chairman of the Board

Dalit Dadon

Chief Operations Officer

Asaf Punis

VP of Marketing & BD

Jason Stutzman

Jason Stutzman

Director Sales & BD, North America

Jason Stutzman

Wayne Marhefka

Senior Director, Sale & BD for North America

David Lee

Director, Sales & Business Development

Steven Refsnider

Customer Service Manager

Jason Stutzman

Dany Eshchar

Chairman of the Board

Dalit Dadon

Chief Operations Officer

Asaf Punis

VP of Marketing & BD

Jason Stutzman

Director Sales & BD, North America

Wayne Marhefka

Senior Director, Sale and BD for North America

David Lee

Director, Sales & Business Development

Steven Refsnider

Customer Service Manager

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Steven Refsnider

Customer Service Manager

Steven Refsnider joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in October 2010. Steve brings comprehensive technical knowledge of satellite communications systems as well as over 10 years’ experience in management of communications maintenance work centers. Prior to joining Orbit, he served as the manager of Verizon’s international maintenance center in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he led a team of technicians responsible for installing, commissioning and maintaining international digital circuits between the United States and Latin America. In addition to his professional experience, Steve served for more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, including eight years as a Master Instructor in the field of satellite communications maintenance where he was recognized for professional achievement and expert knowledge. Steve holds associate degrees in Electronics Systems Technology and Instructional Technology from the USAF Community College.

Steven Refsnider

Customer Service Manager

Steven Refsnider joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in October 2010. Steve brings comprehensive technical knowledge of satellite communications systems as well as over 10 years’ experience in management of communications maintenance work centers. Prior to joining Orbit, he served as the manager of Verizon’s international maintenance center in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he led a team of technicians responsible for installing, commissioning and maintaining international digital circuits between the United States and Latin America. In addition to his professional experience, Steve served for more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, including eight years as a Master Instructor in the field of satellite communications maintenance where he was recognized for professional achievement and expert knowledge. Steve holds associate degrees in Electronics Systems Technology and Instructional Technology from the USAF Community College.

David Lee

Director, Sales & Business
Development, , Airborne Audio
Management and Satcom Systems

David Lee joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in 2015 as the North American Director of Sales & Business Development for Orbit’s airborne audio management and satcom systems. David brings more than 30 years of experience in business development, systems engineering, avionics integration, program management and technical sales in Electronic Warfare, airborne satcom and tactical data links in both military and commercial markets. His expertise translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance aircrew coordination and mission effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, David worked for TECOM Industries, ITT Exelis, BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins. Previously, he served in the US Navy as a rotary wing aviator and acquisitions professional and continues to maintain both his commercial fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft ratings. He holds a B.Sc. from Michigan State University and is a member of the Association of Old Crows (AOC).

David Lee

Director, Sales & Business Development, Airborne Audio Management and
Satcom Systems

David Lee joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in 2015 as the North American Director of Sales & Business Development for Orbit’s airborne audio management and satcom systems. David brings more than 30 years of experience in business development, systems engineering, avionics integration, program management and technical sales in Electronic Warfare, airborne satcom and tactical data links in both military and commercial markets. His expertise translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance aircrew coordination and mission effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, David worked for TECOM Industries, ITT Exelis, BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins. Previously, he served in the US Navy as a rotary wing aviator and acquisitions professional and continues to maintain both his commercial fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft ratings. He holds a B.Sc. from Michigan State University and is a member of the Association of Old Crows (AOC).

Jason Stutzman

Director Sales & BD, North America

Jason joined Orbit Communications Systems, Inc, in 2024 as the North American Director of Sales and BD for Orbit’s Satcom Systems, Earth Observation, Telemetry Tracking and Control, and airborne audio managements system. Jason brings more than 7 years of experience in business development and technical sales in airborne and Comms On The Move/Pause, focused primarily on the defense market (US, NATO, and Pacific). His experience translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance aircrew coordination, ISR, EW, ground to satellite communication, and overall mission execution and effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, Jason worked for All.Space and Intelsat Government Services. Previously, he served as an aviator in C-130 and C-141B aircraft as well as overseeing the planning and execution of airlift and tanker operations on the African Continent and airlift missions worldwide. He holds a BBA from Iowa State and is a member of the Airlift Tanker Association.

Jason Stutzman

Director Sales & BD, North America

Jason joined Orbit Communications Systems, Inc, in 2024 as the North American Director of Sales and BD for Orbit’s Satcom Systems, Earth Observation, Telemetry Tracking and Control, and airborne audio managements system. Jason brings more than 7 years of experience in business development and technical sales in airborne and Comms On The Move/Pause, focused primarily on the defense market (US, NATO, and Pacific). His experience translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance aircrew coordination, ISR, EW, ground to satellite communication, and overall mission execution and effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, Jason worked for All.Space and Intelsat Government Services. Previously, he served as an aviator in C-130 and C-141B aircraft as well as overseeing the planning and execution of airlift and tanker operations on the African Continent and airlift missions worldwide. He holds a BBA from Iowa State and is a member of the Airlift Tanker Association.

Dalit Dadon

Chief Operations Officer

Dalit Dadon joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in July of 2010. Dalit is responsible for the Orbit’s HR activity in the US and acts as the company’s Empowered Official (EO) for ITAR control and compliance. Dalit’s career spans over 20 years of comprehensive experience in various aspects of Finance, Administration, Export and HR management in diversified industries. Prior to joining Orbit, Dalit served as Finance and Operations Manager for Hazera Seeds Inc., a US subsidiary of Hazera Genetics Ltd (part of the Limagrain Group), a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of fruit and vegetable seeds. Previously, she served as Export and Office Manager for Hy Laboratories Ltd. (Hylabs), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of tools for the identification of microorganisms and molecular biology products. She holds a BA in Behavioral Sciences from Ben Gurion University, Israel, and an HR Management certificate from continued educational studies, including coursework at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Graduate School of Business.

Dalit Dadon

Chief Operations Officer

Dalit Dadon joined Orbit Communication Systems, Inc. in July of 2010. Dalit is responsible for the Orbit’s HR activity in the US and acts as the company’s Empowered Official (EO) for ITAR control and compliance. Dalit’s career spans over 20 years of comprehensive experience in various aspects of Finance, Administration, Export and HR management in diversified industries. Prior to joining Orbit, Dalit served as Finance and Operations Manager for Hazera Seeds Inc., a US subsidiary of Hazera Genetics Ltd (part of the Limagrain Group), a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of fruit and vegetable seeds. Previously, she served as Export and Office Manager for Hy Laboratories Ltd. (Hylabs), a developer, manufacturer and distributor of tools for the identification of microorganisms and molecular biology products. She holds a BA in Behavioral Sciences from Ben Gurion University, Israel, and an HR Management certificate from continued educational studies, including coursework at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Graduate School of Business.

Tuomo Rutanen

VP, Sales & Business Development,
North America

Tuomo Rutanen joined Orbit in 2020 as Vice President Sales and Business Development for Orbit North America overseeing the eco-system and business development as well as sales for all Orbit product lines. Tuomo has been involved in the satellite and wireless communications industry throughout his 30+ year career in increasingly senior sales and business development roles in both commercial and government sectors. Tuomo has worked for satellite operators such as Hughes, Inmarsat and Iridium where his focus was around mobility and specifically the aeronautical domain and spent the earlier part of his career in building new wireless businesses for Ekahau, Sprint and Sonera focusing on GSM and Wi-Fi enterprise and OTT services. Tuomo holds a B.A. degree from Capital University in Columbus Ohio.

Tuomo Rutanen

VP, Sales & Business Development, North America

Tuomo Rutanen joined Orbit in 2020 as Vice President Sales and Business Development for Orbit North America overseeing the eco-system and business development as well as sales for all Orbit product lines. Tuomo has been involved in the satellite and wireless communications industry throughout his 30+ year career in increasingly senior sales and business development roles in both commercial and government sectors. Tuomo has worked for satellite operators such as Hughes, Inmarsat and Iridium where his focus was around mobility and specifically the aeronautical domain and spent the earlier part of his career in building new wireless businesses for Ekahau, Sprint and Sonera focusing on GSM and Wi-Fi enterprise and OTT services. Tuomo holds a B.A. degree from Capital University in Columbus Ohio.

Dany Eshchar

Chairman of the Board

Dany Eshchar has extensive
experience leading defense,
high-tech and international business
development organizations. Before
joining Orbit as CEO, Dany served as
Deputy CEO for the Israel- and
US-based Aeronautics Group, where
he led Sales, Marketing and Business
Development efforts and managed
substantial international business
growth. Prior to Aeronautics, Dany
headed R&D projects for the Israel
Navy. He holdsa Bachelors in
Engineering from Israel’s Technion
Institute of Technology and Master’s
degrees from both Technion and the
Universityof Michigan.

Dany Eshchar

Chairman of the Board

Dany Eshchar has extensive experience leading defense, high-tech and international business
development organizations. Before joining Orbit as CEO, Dany served as Deputy CEO for the Israel- and
US-based Aeronautics Group, where he led Sales, Marketing and Business Development efforts and
managed substantial international business growth. Prior to Aeronautics, Dany headed R&D projects
for the Israel Navy. He holds a Bachelors in Engineering from Israel’s Technion Institute of Technology
and Master’s degrees from both Technion and the University of Michigan.

Robert McCord

Director of Sales

Robert joined Orbit Communications Systems, Inc, in 2024 as the Director of Sales and Business Development for Orbit’s Satcom Systems, Earth Observation, Telemetry Tracking and Control, and Airborne Audio Managements System. Robert brings more than 21 years of experience in business development and technical sales in Aeronautical, Maritime and Comms On The Move/Pause, focused primarily on the Federal, State and Local Government Market as well as adjacency to satcom for the Corporate Aviation sector. His experience translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance Situational Awareness, ISR, EW, ground to satellite communication, and overall mission execution and effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, Robert has been a commercial leader at Intelsat and Satcom Direct after having served as a satcom SME for NAVWAR and NAVAIR as a Level II Acquistion Specialist. Operationally, he has over 3,000 hours as a Naval Flight Officer in ISR-variant P-3 platforms and was awarded an Air Medal. He holds three masters degrees including an MBA and a BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Robert McCord

Director of Sales

Robert joined Orbit Communications Systems, Inc, in 2024 as the Director of Sales and Business Development for Orbit’s Satcom Systems, Earth Observation, Telemetry Tracking and Control, and Airborne Audio Managements System. Robert brings more than 21 years of experience in business development and technical sales in Aeronautical, Maritime and Comms On The Move/Pause, focused primarily on the Federal, State and Local Government Market as well as adjacency to satcom for the Corporate Aviation sector. His experience translates into customized connectivity solutions that enhance Situational Awareness, ISR, EW, ground to satellite communication, and overall mission execution and effectiveness. Prior to joining Orbit, Robert has been a commercial leader at Intelsat and Satcom Direct after having served as a satcom SME for NAVWAR and NAVAIR as a Level II Acquistion Specialist. Operationally, he has over 3,000 hours as a Naval Flight Officer in ISR-variant P-3 platforms and was awarded an Air Medal. He holds three masters degrees including an MBA and a BA from The University of Texas at Austin.

Asaf Punis

VP of Marketing & BD

Asaf was appointed VP of Marketing & BD following ten years at Orbit, during which he gained experience in as R&D system engineer, multidisciplinary team leadership, project management, sales, and business development of mission-critical communication systems in the aerospace industry. Prior to joining Orbit, Asaf served as a Naval Officer in the Israeli Navy on a SA’AR 5-class corvette. He holds a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University, an M.Eng. in Systems engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, and an MBA (Cum Laude) in Technology Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Tel Aviv University – Coller School of Management.

Asaf Punis

VP of Marketing & BD

Asaf was appointed VP of Marketing & BD following ten years at Orbit, during which he gained experience in as R&D system engineer, multidisciplinary team leadership, project management, sales, and business development of mission-critical communication systems in the aerospace industry. Prior to joining Orbit, Asaf served as a Naval Officer in the Israeli Navy on a SA’AR 5-class corvette. He holds a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University, an M.Eng. in Systems engineering from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, and an MBA (Cum Laude) in Technology Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Tel Aviv University – Coller School of Management.

Wayne Marhefka

Senior Director, Sale & BD for North America

Wayne Marhefka is a Senior Director for Sales and Business Development at Orbit Communications Systems. He is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and sales growth in North American markets. In his career, he has held positions in business development, program management, capture management and technical positions in the defense organizations with an understanding of advanced technologies, pipeline development, management, and process improvement. He has over 35 years of experience in the defense industry. Wayne has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master of Science in National Resource Policy from The National Defense University, Eisenhower School.

Wayne Marhefka

Senior Director, Sale & BD for North America

Wayne Marhefka is a Senior Director for Sales and Business Development at Orbit Communications Systems. He is responsible for developing strategic partnerships and sales growth in North American markets. In his career, he has held positions in business development, program management, capture management and technical positions in the defense organizations with an understanding of advanced technologies, pipeline development, management, and process improvement. He has over 35 years of experience in the defense industry. Wayne has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master of Science in National Resource Policy from The National Defense University, Eisenhower School.