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The Hon. Gabe Camarilllo

The Honorable Gabe Camarillo was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on February 3, 2022 and sworn in as the 35th Under Secretary of the Army on February 8, 2022. As the Under Secretary of the Army, Mr. Camarillo serves as the Army’s

Rita Flaherty

Rita Flaherty is the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for GE Aerospace Defense & Systems business. In this capacity, she leads the Defense & Systems Sales and Marketing teams as well as leads the growth strategy of military engines, avionics,

Schuyler Moore

Ms. Moore was previously Chief Strategy Officer for Task Force 59, integrating unmanned systems and AI into fleet operations for NAVCENT. In her role, she identified and secured $20M+ in funding for the Task Force and developed the 59 model for rapid

Joseph P. Larson III

Mr. Joseph P. Larson III is a member of the Senior Executive Service and serves as the Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (Algorithmic Warfare) within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Prior to assuming these responsibilities in June 2022,

Brian Zimmerman

Brian Zimmermann is a senior defense leader in Booz Allen’s Aerospace business. He leads a team of more than 700 employees across the U.S. in providing mission solutions and services for the firm’s aerospace clients. Their work includes designing, developing, sustaining, and

Jeremy Tondreault

Jeremy Tondreault is the President of BAE Systems Platforms & Services, reporting to Tom Arseneault, President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Falls Church, Va., the Platforms & Services sector employs about 12,000 people around the world with major operations

The Hon. Ely Ratner

Dr. Ely Ratner serves as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs. Prior to confirmation, he served as the Director, DoD China Task Force and as a Senior Advisor to China to the Secretary of Defense. Before arriving at the

Kathleen Hicks

HON Kathleen H. Hicks serves as the 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense; she was sworn into that office on Feb. 9, 2021.  Prior to becoming Deputy Secretary, HON  Hicks held the position of senior vice president, Henry A. Kissinger Chair, and Director of

Derek M. Tournear, Ph.D.

Dr. Derek Tournear is the Director of the Space Development Agency (SDA). Established in March 2019, SDA is recognized as the Department of Defense’s constructive disruptor for space acquisition. SDA will quickly deliver much needed space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to

Gen. Eric M. Smith

General Smith is currently serving as the 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.  Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Plano, Texas, General Smith graduated from Texas A&M University and was commissioned in 1987. He has commanded at every level,

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