Lieutenant General Raymond Palumbo (Ret.) is a leading defense strategist, problem solver, and team builder who supports a broad range of public, private, and philanthropic organizations. Mr. Palumbo is the founder and senior partner of Venturi Solutions LLC, a firm...
Wilson “Al” Shoffner retired from active duty in March 2020 after serving 32 years in the United States Army. Before his retirement, Mr. Shoffner was the Commanding General of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill. Throughout his decorated military career, Gen....
Barry J. Pike is a consultant for U.S. national security and defense businesses, and is the President & CEO of Pike Defense Consulting, LLC. He retired from the federal government in 2020 after a 36-year career as a Department of the Army Civilian. He was a member...
Bobby W. Smart is a retired member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with 44 years of experience with U.S. and Allied military forces. Prior to his retirement in August 2015, Mr. Smart was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition Integration)....
Dr. Arun Seraphin is the Executive Director of the Emerging Technologies Institute (ETI) at the National Defense Industrial Association. In his role, he leads a nonpartisan institute that focuses on advancing technologies crucial to the future of national defense. He...
