Fatih and Eren Ozmen are owners of their Sierra enterprise, including SNC and Sierra Space. They are the driving force behind SNC’s remarkable journey from small high-tech startup to multi-billion-dollar global leader in aerospace and defense.

  • SNC delivers leading defense technologies including current development of the next-generation SAOC aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and delivering the U.S. Army’s first fleet of large aerial ISR jets under the HADES program, among other advanced capabilities.

  • Sierra Space builds mission-proven defense technologies including satellites and Dream Chaser®, the world’s only spaceplane capable of runway landings. Dream Chaser will fly this year revolutionizing space capabilities and supporting critical national security space requirements as a national space asset.

Known as a creative thinker and problem solver, Fatih’s broad knowledge and technical expertise guides the dedication to quality and service that is the hallmark of the organization.

Through innovation, agility and best-of-breed, open architecture integrations, SNC is a trusted leader in solving the world’s toughest engineering challenges in an affordable way. For over 60 years, SNC technology has protected and saved countless lives with state-of-the-art civil, military and commercial solutions.

The Ozmens’ unwavering commitment to advancing American leadership in defense tech, space and innovation reflects the very ideals of strength, security and opportunity that keep America prosperous and free. Fatih and Eren are on the Forbes 400 list of Most Powerful Americans.

With humility and gratitude for the opportunities America has afforded them, the Ozmens are committed to pay it forward to the country that catalyzed their success.


Awards & Recognitions

Over the years, Fatih and Eren have received many prestigious awards and recognition for their achievements and impact.

•         World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Space – Fast Company

•         US Best Managed Company – Deloitte Private & WSJ

•         America’s Fastest – Growing Private Companies, Inc.

•         Ellis Island Medal of Honor

•         Living Legends of Aviation

•         Aviation Entrepreneurs of the Year

•         BENS Eisenhower Award for advancing national security

•         Aerospace Company of the Year

•         Distinguished Business of the Year

•         Honorary Doctorate of Science – University of Nevada, Reno (2016)

•         Best Places to Work – Reno, Denver and Florida