AstralMaris

AstralMaris LLC is a disabled-veteran/woman-owned small business providing strategic, operational, and technical consulting to government, defense, and commercial clients. Founded by Lane and Tammie Askew, the firm leverages more than 40 years of combined U.S. Navy and Air Force leadership plus deep expertise in program management, contracting, and acquisition strategy across federal and industry sectors.

Lane Askew, President and Co-Founder, is a retired U.S. Navy Captain (O6) with 28.5 years of service, advancing from enlisted ranks to senior officer leadership. He holds master’s degrees in Public Management, Electrical/Space Systems Engineering, and National Security & Strategy, plus a BS in Computer Science. Lane is PMP-certified and DAWIA Level III in Program Management, with additional certifications in IT and Systems Engineering. His expertise spans information warfare, space systems, IT and cyber operations, and federal acquisition leadership.

Tammie Askew, Vice President and Co-Founder, is a contracting and procurement leader with over two decades of acquisition experience. She served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force—four as a medic and eight as a Contracting Officer—before transitioning to industry in 2007, where she has managed complex acquisition programs for General Dynamics, a leading defense contractor. She holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and a BS in Biology, and is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) and FINRA-certified Arbitrator/Mediator. Her expertise includes federal acquisition strategy, vendor relations, and dispute resolution.

Core Capabilities: > Contract Strategy & Compliance > Program & Project Management > Space, IT, and Cyber Operations > Procurement & Vendor Relations > Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership

AstralMaris LLC delivers mission-focused solutions that transform complex challenges into measurable results—guided by excellence, innovation, and proven defense-sector leadership.