Tory is the president and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA). Under his leadership, ULA has transformed into a competitve powerhouse that is shaping the future of space launch by making it more affordable and accessible, and introducing revolutionary new capabilities to meet the challenges of the future.

Over the past 35 years, Tory has developed and fielded dozens of critical defense and space launch systems that form the backbone of America's national security and the nation's efforts in space exploration. He has a deep history in missile defense, strategic deterrence, and space launch. Tory is also an expert in several rocketry and hypersonic technologies and holds multiple related patents.

Tory is a tireless advocate for the industry, sharing his passion for space technology and his vision of self-sustaining human presence beyond Earth. Tory is also a strong communicator on space. His social media presence is legendary worldwide and is an inspiration to many.

He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, and has completed graduate courses and management programs at Harvard University, Santa Clara University, the Wye River Instiute, San Jose State University, and the Defense Acquisition University. 

Tory is an American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Honorary Fellow, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a former member of the Defense Innovation Board Space Advisory Committee, and serves as a member of the National Space Council User's Advisory Group. Tory is also a recipient of the Air Force Association John R. Allison Award, a recipient of the 2021 American Astronautical Society Space Flight Award, an awardee of the Von Braun Trophy, a holder of the von Karman Medal, and a member of the Space & Satellite Professionals International Hall of Fame.