Ashley Durmer Named Umbra Chief Operating Officer


As Umbra looks ahead, we’re strengthening the leadership that will help us get there.

Ashley Durmer is stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer, where she will lead Umbra’s day-to-day operations and help our teams work with greater clarity and focus as the company grows.

Ashley brings more than two decades of experience across the satellite and energy industries, spanning strategy, government affairs, finance, and corporate structure. Since joining Umbra as VP of Communications, she has become a trusted partner across the company, bringing sound judgment and a willingness to step into difficult challenges.

“Ashley cares deeply about the people who make this company what it is, and about creating an environment where our teams have the clarity, accountability, and opportunity to do their best work. As our COO, I’ve asked her to help shape the organization for where we’re going, while preserving what makes Umbra special — our speed, ingenuity, and willingness to challenge convention — as we continue serving critical missions around the world.” — David Langan, CEO & Co-Founder