Johnathan Miller
Jonathan “JMill” Miller focuses on the best practices of frontier technology commercialization with a concentration on aerospace-adjacent sectors. Growing up in the Allegheny mountains of Pennsylvania, Jonathan performed applied research and development for the U.S. Army and Navy and then became a venture founder, investor, and educator. He was previously a member of Alphabet X’s […]
Dr. Greg Van Dyk
Dr. Greg Van Dyk’s distinguished career encompasses research and development, program management, and international collaborations in both national security and fusion energy. He holds a PhD in nuclear engineering, with expertise in computational and experimental research. At the Department of Energy, he led an office overseeing over $200 million in annual R&D across three national […]
Michael Hsieh
Michael Hsieh is a seasoned advisor to commercial, nonprofit, and academic organizations, specializing in securing R&D funding from ARPAs (e.g., DARPA, ARPA-H, IARPA). As a former program manager at DARPA’s Information Innovation Office (I2O), he led programs with budgets exceeding $146M, focusing on secure computation, secure data, and large-scale data analysis. Before DARPA, Michael was […]
Lieutenant General Andrew (Andy) Croft, USAF (Ret.)
Proven transformational and success-oriented leader skilled in strategy, planning, cross-functional and multi-national teambuilding, acquisition and requirements, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Commanding Officer, USAF F-15 Fighter Weapons Instructor Course (FWIC) graduate and highly experienced fighter pilot well-versed in a wide array of combat aircraft and weapons systems. Inspirational leader of thousands of personnel in combat, […]
Vice Admiral Paul Grosklags, USN (Ret.)
A native of DeKalb, Illinois. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982, was designated a Naval Aviator in October 1983, and retired as a Vice Admiral in 2018. During his first 19 years on active duty, he had the privilege of serving as a helicopter pilot deployed on Frigates, Destroyers, and Cruisers, was […]
Lieutenant General Mark Weatherington, USAF (Ret.)
Mark Weatherington served more than 33-years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant General while serving as the Deputy Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command. In this position, he guided the day-to-day activities and future resourcing and operating strategies for the high reliabilityorganizations responsible for the safe and secure operations of the […]
What to Look for in the Defense Industrial Base Strategy
Can the Department of Defense (DOD) successfully marshal defense industries for national security? With the first national defense industrial base strategy, expected to be published in December, the Department clearly thinks so. As Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, Laura Taylor-Kale, said, this first-ever strategy is intended as “roadmap for how the department […]
Shae Trombatore
Shae Trombatore is a multi-talented professional with years of experience in business development, marketing strategy, content creation, brand development, and professional business coaching. She possesses a unique combination of skills that have enabled her to accelerate business from her marketing. As a business development expert, Ms. Trombatore has executed successful business growth and increased profitability […]
Michele Mills
Michele Mills is a seasoned project manager with almost two decades of experience in a variety of industries, including business, insurance, interior design, and appraisals. She is a well-rounded professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role as the executive administrator for a national insurance agency and Trusted Strategic Solutions. […]
Kyle Frantz
Kyle Frantz is a talented marketing and content creation professional with over 15 years of experience. He has a deep understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and has used this expertise to create stunning designs and engaging content for his clients. Kyle is a full-stack web developer with an award-winning portfolio, and is well-known for his […]