Our Committee
William Boersma
President
As a lifetime rocket enthusiast, creating a rocketry group like LetSpace was a longtime dream of William's only realized once he came to college. William was one of the founding members of LetSpace, and has served as president since 2023. He has also taken on the role of rocketry lead, heading project Excelcius and the development of the TDR and S4P rockets until 2026. When he's not working on his own Level 3 high power rocketry certification, William enjoys many outdoor activites such as hiking and camping.
Ethan Smoes
Rocketry Lead
He's just a chill guy :)
Cooper McCallister
Avionics Lead
Joining LetSpace in 2024, Cooper has demonstrated exceptional skill and passion in developing flight computers and other technology. Cooper was personally responsible for the creation aof the ARIES test computer, a system designed to remotely ignite test motors and record thrust measurements. Cooper has also worked in leadership for the development of the STELLA flight computers, designed to be used in the spaceshot rocket. Majoring in Mechatronics, he is currently in his junior year.
Hannah Newell
Propulsion Lead
Hannah is a chemistry major who discovered her passion for rockets when she started at LeTourneau. Serving as Chief Communications Officer during the founding of the club, she has also attained the role of propulsion lead in 2024. She has organized the development of Trepid Phase II and personally overseen the design of the Phase III casing and nozzle for a flight-ready motor. Hannah is also an avid golfer, playing on the LeTourneau Women's golf team since her freshman year.
Elijah Thomas
Treasurer
Elijah has been a dedicated leader in LetSpace since 2024. Originally serving on the propulsion team, Elijah has taken on the responsibility of treasurer as well.