About Aaron Vos

Council Member, City of Vero Beach, Florida

Public Service

Elected to the Vero Beach City Council in November 2024, Aaron Vos brings more than 35 years of leadership in engineering, manufacturing, program management and executive consulting to public service. He is committed to responsible fiscal management, transparent government, thoughtful long-term planning, and preserving the quality of life that makes Vero Beach an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family.

In addition to his responsibilities on the City Council, Aaron serves as Vice Chair of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), where he helps guide regional transportation planning, infrastructure priorities, and the allocation of federal and state transportation funding.

Aaron also serves on the Indian River County Economic Development Council (EDC), where he helped develop the County's Economic Development Strategic Action Plan (EDSAP). Approved by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners in 2026, the Strategic Action Plan establishes a long-term vision for economic growth, workforce development, business retention and expansion, and targeted industry recruitment throughout the county.

In support of the County's tourism industry, Aaron also briefly served on the Indian River County Tourist Development Council (TDC), helping oversee the investment of tourist development tax revenues to promote tourism, enhance visitor experiences, and strengthen the local economy.

Community Engagement

Aaron believes that informed residents make stronger communities. As part of his commitment to open and transparent government, he publishes a weekly email newsletter that keeps residents informed about City Council actions, regional initiatives, and important Indian River County issues. The newsletter provides objective summaries of meetings, major projects, budget decisions, and upcoming community events, and is available to any resident who wishes to subscribe.

Professional Career

Aaron brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, program management, and executive consulting to his public service.

From December 2017 through October 2024, Aaron served as an independent management and engineering consultant for Raytheon Technologies. In this role, he was assigned to special projects focused on resolving critical technical and program management challenges.

Prior to his consulting work, Aaron enjoyed a distinguished 31-year career with Raytheon (formerly Hughes Aircraft Company), where he held positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, manufacturing, and program management.

Professional Experience

  • Program Manager – Served as the prime contractor Program Manager for the U.S. Navy on a major defense development program valued at more than $1.1 billion. Led the successful contract award and program execution, earning the Raytheon CEO Program Management Excellence Award.

  • Program Manager – Led a critical national defense system upgrade for the U.S. Air Force as a major subcontractor. Selected for a special assignment to develop and execute a recovery plan for a troubled program, resulting in successful program recovery and delivery. Recognized by both the Raytheon Division President and the Prime Contractor for outstanding leadership.

  • Factory Manager – Managed the development and production of advanced radar systems, overseeing approximately 350 hourly and salaried employees.

  • Design Engineer – Designed advanced radar subsystems supporting national defense programs.

Awards and Recognition

  • Raytheon CEO Program Management Excellence Award (2016)

  • Hughes Corporate Superior Performance Award (1992)

  • Letter of Recognition from the Commander, Electronic Attack Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet (2017)

Military Service

Aaron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he developed his leadership skills and attained the rank of Sergeant within four years. During his service, he received two Meritorious Masts and was selected for special duty as a radar maintenance inspector and instructor.

Education

Aaron earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton, while working full-time.

During his career at Raytheon, he also achieved Level I Program Manager Certification.

Community Service

Aaron and his family actively support both Habitat for Humanity and Community's Child. Community’s Child is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support services for women and children experiencing homelessness.

Family

Aaron and his wife have one adult child.

The Vos family relocated to Vero Beach in March 2019 after spending three years researching Florida's coastal communities before choosing Vero Beach as their permanent home.