J. Erik Dyce is the President and CEO of Vencore Space Group, an investment firm dedicated to identifying, investing in, and supporting the companies that will enable humanity's first permanent settlement on the Moon. His mission is to accelerate the development of the technologies, infrastructure, and commercial enterprises that will create a thriving lunar economy and help establish humanity as a multi-planetary civilization.

A lifelong explorer, Erik is a Multi-Engine and Instrument-Rated Pilot, accomplished sailor, celestial navigator, and amateur radio operator with a passion for Moon-Earth-Moon (EME) communications. His pursuits by sea, air, and space reflect a career defined by innovation, leadership, and discovery.

Known throughout Colorado as "Mr. Red Rocks," Erik spent more than 26 years with the City and County of Denver's Arts & Venues division. Beginning as Facility Manager for Red Rocks Amphitheatre and McNichols Sports Arena, he rose to become Chief Marketing Officer, helping position Denver as one of America's leading arts and entertainment destinations. His work elevated venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Colorado Convention Center, Bellco Theatre, Buell Theatre, Boettcher Concert Hall, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and the Denver Coliseum through visionary marketing, strategic partnerships, and destination branding.

Erik also conceived and helped create the Denver Theatre District, a 16-block downtown arts and entertainment district that transformed the city's urban core through innovative placemaking and large-format digital public art.

As CEO of Vencore Marine Group, Erik spent 11 years transforming a modest marina at Cherry Creek State Park into Pelican Bay, one of Colorado's premier waterfront recreation destinations featuring boating, sailing, paddle sports, waterfront dining, and a successful summer concert series.

Earlier in his career, Erik worked in commercial broadcasting as an on-air personality and broadcast engineer, developing the communication and storytelling skills that have become hallmarks of his leadership.

Today, Erik is focused on what he believes is the greatest investment opportunity of the 21st century: building the companies that will power the lunar economy and transform the Moon from humanity's next destination into its next home.