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Aerospace & Defense Growth—Built on Real Results
The McShea Group helps communities, airports/spaceports, and growing companies structure winning projects—site selection, incentives, financing, and public-private partnerships that translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Millions Secured
Pioneering Site Captures
Award-Winning Results
Leveraged a $2M public investment into $300M+ in private aerospace capital through a Florida Venture Forum accelerator
Led major aerospace site selections for Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman
Recognized with CoreNet Global Project of the Year and IEDC Excellence awards
Aerospace & Defense Growth—Built on Real Results
The McShea Group helps communities, airports/spaceports, and growing companies structure winning projects—site selection, incentives, financing, and public-private partnerships that translate vision into measurable outcomes.
Millions Secured
in specialized financing for aerospace projects
Led Pioneering Site Captures
for Blue Origin & Northrop Grumman campuses
Award-Winning
CoreNet Global “Project of the Year” & IEDC Excellence
Bernie McShea is Managing Principal of The McShea Group LLC, providing advisory services to spaceport and economic development clients focused on growing aerospace industry presence. His career in the aerospace and economic development sector began in 2008, when he founded Space Florida’s award-winning business development team during the agency’s formative years.
Over 11 years at Space Florida, Mr. McShea served as a member of the agency’s executive team, playing a key role in diversifying its mission beyond the early post-Shuttle focus on spaceport development. This diversification included statewide aerospace economic development financing and project support, and the creation of innovative aerospace technology commercialization programs and partnerships with early stage and venture capital funders. He oversaw a high-impact marketing program that built needed credibility for the agency and resulted in initial identification and sourcing of numerous high-impact aerospace projects at venues that include the Paris and Farnborough Air Shows, and the annual Space Symposium.
Previously, Mr. McShea has held executive economic development roles in Pennsylvania, served as a corporate site location advisor at Deloitte Consulting, and began his career on Capitol Hill working for a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Bernie McShea is Managing Principal of The McShea Group LLC, providing advisory services to spaceport and economic development clients focused on growing aerospace industry presence. His career in the aerospace and economic development sector began in 2008, when he founded Space Florida’s award-winning business development team during the agency’s formative years.
Over 11 years at Space Florida, Mr. McShea served as a member of the agency’s executive team, playing a key role in diversifying its mission beyond the early post-Shuttle focus on spaceport development. This diversification included statewide aerospace economic development financing and project support, and the creation of innovative aerospace technology commercialization programs and partnerships with early stage and venture capital funders. He oversaw a high-impact marketing program that built needed credibility for the agency and resulted in initial identification and sourcing of numerous high-impact aerospace projects at venues that include the Paris and Farnborough Air Shows, and the annual Space Symposium.
Previously, Mr. McShea has held executive economic development roles in Pennsylvania, served as a corporate site location advisor at Deloitte Consulting, and began his career on Capitol Hill working for a member of the House Armed Services Committee. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
More than 25 years experience
The McShea Group delivers proven strategies—site selection, financing, and partnership design—that help communities, companies, and institutions achieve lasting impact.
Airport & Spaceport Authorities
Aerospace & Defense Companies
Universities, Labs & Consortia
- Investment attraction strategy & place-based marketing
- RFP/RFI responses and prospect management
- Site readiness & infrastructure planning
- Incentive policy design and ROI modeling
- Interim leadership and team build-out
- Multi-state site selection & labor/supply analysis
- Incentive negotiation and compliance
- Project financing (conduit, bonds, loans, equity-like tools)
- Federal/state partnerships & commercialization pathways
- Tech-based ED programs, grants, and commercialization design
- Public-private partnership models and governance
More than 25 years experience
The McShea Group delivers proven strategies—site selection, financing, and partnership design—that help communities, companies, and institutions achieve lasting impact.
Airport & Spaceport Authorities
- Investment attraction strategy & place-based marketing
- RFP/RFI responses and prospect management
- Site readiness & infrastructure planning
- Incentive policy design and ROI modeling
- Interim leadership and team build-out
Aerospace & Defense Companies
- Multi-state site selection & labor/supply analysis
- Incentive negotiation and compliance
- Project financing (conduit, bonds, loans, equity-like tools)
- Federal/state partnerships & commercialization pathways
Universities, Labs & Consortia
- Tech-based ED programs, grants, and commercialization design
- Public-private partnership models and governance
Awards & Recognition
At The McShea Group, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard we hold ourselves to in every project, partnership, and performance. Our commitment to integrity, strategy, and results has been recognized by industry leaders and partners across the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors.
Industry Leadership
The McShea Group has earned recognition for its innovative approach to strategic growth, bridging public and private sectors to drive measurable impact. Our team’s work has been honored for advancing business development initiatives, fostering collaboration, and delivering solutions that strengthen regional and national competitiveness.
Excellence in Partnership
We are proud to be recognized by clients and partners alike for our exceptional service, reliability, and results-driven mindset. Each award reflects our dedication to not only achieving targets—but also building enduring relationships rooted in trust and shared success.
Commitment to Impact
Beyond accolades, The McShea Group’s work continues to make a tangible difference—empowering organizations to scale, adapt, and thrive in rapidly evolving industries.
Awards & Recognition
At The McShea Group, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the standard we hold ourselves to in every project, partnership, and performance. Our commitment to integrity, strategy, and results has been recognized by industry leaders and partners across the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors.
Industry Leadership
The McShea Group has earned recognition for its innovative approach to strategic growth, bridging public and private sectors to drive measurable impact. Our team’s work has been honored for advancing business development initiatives, fostering collaboration, and delivering solutions that strengthen regional and national competitiveness.
Excellence in Partnership
We are proud to be recognized by clients and partners alike for our exceptional service, reliability, and results-driven mindset. Each award reflects our dedication to not only achieving targets—but also building enduring relationships rooted in trust and shared success.
Commitment to Impact
Beyond accolades, The McShea Group’s work continues to make a tangible difference—empowering organizations to scale, adapt, and thrive in rapidly evolving industries.