Akron Roundtable: Brett Crozier

Date and Time

• Thursday, Nov 20, 2025  12pm

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Brett Crozier is the CEO of LTA Research, where he leads the team building the next generation of airships to complement delivery of humanitarian aid and reduce the carbon footprint of aviation.

A Northern California native with a lifelong passion for aviation, Brett is a 30-year U.S. Navy veteran and experienced senior executive. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy, he launched a distinguished military career, commanding at the highest operational levels. His leadership roles included commanding a combat F/A-18 strike fighter squadron, the USS Blue Ridge - the world’s largest and most advanced communications ship - and the USS Theodore Roosevelt, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

After retiring from the Navy in 2022, Brett transitioned into the private sector, serving as Chief Operating Officer of a major veteran homeless center and as a senior executive at a financial software firm.

A certified Airline Transport Pilot, Brett has logged over 3,200 flight hours in helicopters and tactical jets, including more than 50 combat missions and 500 carrier landings.

Brett holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy, a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategy from the Naval War College, and is a graduate of the Navy’s prestigious Nuclear Power School. He resides in the Bay Area of California with his wife Mary, Founder and CEO of a software consultancy.

Part of Celebrate Akron! A 4-Part Bicentennial Series in 2025.

A special 4-part series that celebrates the future of Akron during the City’s Bicentennial celebration in 2025. Luncheons included in the series are April 17, 2025 – Akron’s Tech Hub, June 26, 2025 – Akron Innerbelt, September 18, 2025 – Housing and November 20, 2025 – Lighter Than Air.