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...
Richard A. Shook retired in 2014 as a Major General in the United States Air Force Reserve after more than 36 years of decorated Air Force service. The same year, Gen. Shook retired from his position in the USAF Civil Service, where he served as the mobilization...
David M. Van Buren is CEO of Crossroads Management, a new Business Strategy and Program Development firm with operations in the Washington, D.C. metro and Charleston, SC. Mr. Van Buren sits on multiple Boards of Directors and consults for high technology as well as...
Lieutenant General David A. Deptula (Ret.) is a highly decorated military leader, transitioning from the U.S. Air Force in 2010 after more than 34 years of distinguished service. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on military aerospace issues—a pioneer in...
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...
