At Downrange Communications, we don’t just tell stories—we launch them. We forge media-ready executives with precision training, high-impact press strategies, and cinematic storytelling. From boardrooms to newsrooms, we arm aerospace suppliers to break through with clarity, command, and bold visibility.
Lights. Lens. Leadership. Tier 1 Media Training for Aerospace and Defense Executives
Our media training is designed for senior leaders who engage the press, the Pentagon, or prime-time news. We go beyond camera tips—this is about equipping executives with the tools to lead in moments that matter most.
Whether you’re a program manager prepping for a Hill hearing, a CEO speaking at a trade summit, or a supplier breaking into the big leagues—Downrange gets you ready.
Jerry Drelling
President, Downrange Communications, LLC
Location: NASA Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility, Kennedy Space Center, Florida
EXECUTIVE BIOGRAPHY:
Downrange Communications President Jerry Drelling—a former Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) senior spokesman and television news anchor—brings unparalleled media relations expertise to the aerospace and defense industry. With a rare blend of deep newsroom experience and insider knowledge of aerospace and defense, he excels in crafting strategic messaging that resonates with journalists and key stakeholders.
Having spent decades working closely with national and international aerospace and defense reporters, Drelling understands the media landscape’s nuances and what it takes to successfully pitch stories that drive engagement and influence. His leadership in crisis, program, and supply chain communications within Boeing’s BDS division positioned defense platforms for sustained success in a competitive industry.
An award-winning defense industry spokesman, Drelling received the prestigious Bill Boeing Award for Communications Excellence, among many other honors. As a BDS head of external communications, he guided strategic promotion of the CST-100 Starliner, the Space Launch System, KC-46 tanker, C-17 Globemaster III , missile defense and rotorcraft programs.
Beyond his ability to shape narratives, his firsthand experience leading external communications for Boeing’s top defense programs provides unmatched credibility and strategic insight, making him a formidable partner in navigating today’s fast-paced media environment.
Drelling holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism & Communications.
Media Relations Support. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Experience Counts, and Downrange has Your Back
Success in aerospace and defense media begins with trusted relationships. We’ve built and maintained strong connections with the nation’s most respected defense, space, and mainstream reporters—understanding their needs and knowing how to effectively pitch your story.
Our track record speaks for itself. We’ve successfully promoted and, when necessary, defended, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s leading platforms—the Space Launch System, Starliner, KC-46 tanker, satellites, missile defense platforms, V-22, Chinook and the Apache attack helicopter. Combined with our deep experience in television news, we deliver a competitive edge that sets you up for success.
With cost-effective solutions tailored for small suppliers, you’ll gain access to the same high-caliber media expertise trusted by the nation’s largest aerospace firms—empowering you with a commanding voice in the defense and aerospace industry.
Downrange Communications is ready to elevate your brand and ensure your voice is heard in the conversations that matter.
Meet the Press: Deliver Messages with Confidence
Downrange Communications, LLC
Your resource for supply chain communications.
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