Emanuel Pacheco, a Decatur, Alabama native and current Sr. Manager at Blue Origin, is a veritable rocket wizard with an impressive knack for turning complex challenges into simple solutions—much like magic, but with more engineering and fewer rabbits. With a Bachelor’s in Technical Management from DeVry University and an Associate"s in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Universal Technical Institute of Arizona, Emanuel has taken the aerospace world by storm.

Before joining Blue Origin, he honed his skills at SpaceX for over eight years. There, he managed propellant logistics like a seasoned chef orchestrates a gourmet meal—ensuring each component was perfectly sourced and timed for launch. His ability to forecast propellant needs could rival even the most seasoned meteorologist predicting rain on your picnic day!

Not one to rest on his laurels, Emanuel brings his Marine Corps discipline into every project. His leadership style can best be described as motivational with just a dash of “let’s get this rocket off the ground!” He’s known for fostering teamwork while simultaneously being the go-to guy when things go awry—like when your rocket is more "oops" than "up."

In his spare time (if there is any), you might find him volunteering or actively seeking out new ways to innovate within the aerospace industry. With Emanuel at the helm of propellant management at Blue Origin, one can only assume that Mars will be welcoming its latest visitors sooner rather than later!