For almost 110 years, Boeing has been a pillar of American ingenuity. It’s the dedication, expertise, and passion of Boeing’s employees that drive the nation forward — honoring its heritage, advancing its current achievements, and laying the foundation for what’s to come.
As the National Archives Freedom Plane – a Boeing 737 crewed by Team Boeing – transports nine historic documents to communities nationwide, BNN will feature Boeing employees in the regions in and around Freedom Plane tour stops.
With its most recent stop in Denver, read the stories of Colorado employees who share their memories and why they take pride in building the future of aerospace.
Left: Rakesh Prakash stands with his wife Soujanya and daughter Hemaanii as they celebrate the arrival of the Freedom Plane National Tour to Denver on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Rakesh Prakash) Middle: Sean Guest stands with his children Callahan and Millie as they celebrate the arrival of the Freedom Plane National Tour to Denver on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Sean Guest) Right: Jesse Wilson stands with his children Lennox and Isla as they celebrate the arrival of the Freedom Plane National Tour to Denver on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Wilson)
Rakesh Prakash, lead site reliability and system design engineer, Boeing Digital Aviation, in Denver, Colorado:
Born, raised and educated in Mysuru, India, Prakash moved to the United States and joined Boeing in 2016.
“Being from India, I’m grateful to be in America during this milestone year. It’s a good reminder of the opportunities I’ve received here and the freedom I have to keep building, creating, and pushing forward,” Prakash said.
Prakash is a graduate of the 2025 Boeing Leadership Next (LX) program.
In November 2022, Prakash’s leadership skills were put to the test when a cyber incident struck Boeing's Global Aviation Data and Flight Planning division (known as Jeppesen), simultaneously compromising critical systems in commercial and general aviation. Prakash supported the recovery of the system’s critical services by helping verify system integrity and ensuring the restoration was completed with safety as the highest priority. “That experience reinforced for me, my vital role at Boeing and Boeing’s role in safeguarding aviation and strengthening national resilience” Prakash said.
Prakash celebrates starting the Boeing Leadership Next program in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Rakesh Prakash)
Sean Guest, senior manager, Aircraft Performance and Connectivity, Digital Services, BGS, in Denver, Colorado:
Guest started as a Finance intern at Boeing in 2013 before becoming an official Boeing employee. Guest’s grandfather, Robert (“Bob”) Guest, served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1947 to 1970, instilling a pride that left a lasting impact on his grandson.
Sean Guest’s tenure at Boeing involves working across supply chain, contracts, and product management. “In every role, the throughline has been the same,” Guest said. “Boeing builds things that matter. I'm proud to lead a team that turns aircraft data into decisions that keep fleets earning, pilots safe, and American aviation at the forefront of global innovation.”
The support Guest and his Boeing teammates provide drive real, measurable improvements in safety, sustainability, and innovation. “What makes me proud is the tangible impact our work produces,” Guest said. “A 1-2% fuel reduction in cruise and climbs phases of flight across thousands of flights translates to meaningful emissions and cost savings for airlines. A validated route uplink that catches a navigation error before a pilot ever sees it is a safety event prevented. Building Boeing's own data and software distribution platform to serve the next generation of connected aircraft means we're investing in American aerospace infrastructure that will endure for decades.”
Jesse Wilson, senior manager, Product Marketing, Digital Services, BGS, in Denver, Colorado:
Wilson joined Boeing in 2017 and is a 2022 Boeing Leadership Next (LX) program graduate.
Wilson creates messaging and materials to show how Boeing’s aviation software products help airlines save time, reduce downtime, and make their maintenance operations better. “I get to speak and connect with customers across the planet to understand what Boeing products and features they want and need,” Wilson said. “I’m honored to be a part of how Boeing moves technology forward — not just through airplanes themselves, but through the digital tools that help airlines maintain and operate them. The Boeing Company is a reminder that America continues to build things that matter.”
Wilson and his family attended the National Archives Freedom Plane arrival event at Denver International Airport on May 26, 2026. “The Freedom Plane is a reminder of how proud I am to work at Boeing, a company with a long history of supporting the United States” Wilson said. “As a large company with such a diverse workforce, it serves as a great microcosm for America in that our strength comes from that diversity. Much like America, we still build, improve, argue over, fix, and push forward every day to innovate and make aviation and the world a better place.”
