Our Committee
Ethan Smoes
President, Rocketry Lead
Since joining LetSpace in 2024, Ethan has played a key role in the development of numerous rockets, including TDR-2 Minmus and S4P-1 Scorpion. Elected president in Spring 2026, he seeks to continue the ambitious vision of LetSpace through the creation of a spaceshot rocket. As Rocketry Lead he directs the S4P-2 project, LetSpace’s largest two-stage rocket yet. Ethan is majoring in Mechanical Engineering, and is currently in his junior year.
William Boersma
Chairman
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 served as president from 2023-2026. He was also responsible for heading projects for the Excelcius, 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.
Cooper McCallister
Avionics Lead
Joining LetSpace in 2024, Cooper has demonstrated exceptional skill and passion in developing flight computers and technology. Cooper was personally responsible for the creation of the ARIES test system, designed to remotely ignite test motors and record thrust measurements. He 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, Deputy Propulsion Lead
Elijah has been a dedicated leader in LetSpace since 2024, bringing a passion for motors only matched by his sense of humor. Originally serving on the propulsion team, Elijah has taken on the further responsibility of treasurer as well, organizing funding and many other necessary club logistics. Elijah is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau, and is currently in his sophomore year.