Wendy Rafeh – Chief Executive Officer & Majority Owner

Wendy Rafeh is Chief Executive Officer and majority owner of Innerspace Corporation, a woman-owned manufacturer of underwater propulsion systems. She brings hands-on business ownership and management experience, with strengths in building capable teams, managing operating costs, developing customer relationships, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Her business background includes owning and operating a privately held service and fleet operations business, where her responsibilities encompassed hiring, onboarding, employee training, budgeting, pricing, business planning, and quality of customer service. Through the expansion of fleet-service and manufacturing offerings, she helped increase annual revenue by more than one-half over a three-year period—demonstrating her ability to identify business opportunities and turn them into measurable results.

At Innerspace, Wendy works closely with technical leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit qualified engineers and skilled production personnel, and build teams suited to the company’s specialized work. Her focus is on ensuring that engineering and manufacturing have the people, resources, and organizational support needed to deliver dependable products and responsive customer service.

Wendy holds a Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Concordia University of Edmonton. Her educational background complements her practical experience in staff development, communication, team building, and conflict resolution, bringing a people-focused perspective to business leadership.