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Steve Fendley
President
Steve, a founder of the company, is responsible for management of the company across all divisions and locations. Steve has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Auburn University. He has 20 years of experience in the Aerospace industry with a focus on unmanned systems. Steve's experience includes extensive overseas program development and support in addition to domestic programs. Steve is the 5-D design authority for company technical and airworthiness activities. His industry experience includes engineering and management positions with defense contractors including Northrop Grumman and Tracor Flight Systems.
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Craig Tangedal
Vice President
Craig, a founder of the company, has primary responsibilities for unmanned aircraft systems programs. Craig has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Montana State University in Electrical Engineering and has over 25 years experience in unmanned aircraft systems. Craig is the lead system engineer for the QF-4 Full Scale Aerial Target and leads the company unmanned systems growth efforts. His industry experience includes engineering and management positions with defense contractors including Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems and Tracor Flight Systems.
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Jerry Bowling
Vice President
Jerry manages the Huntsville, Alabama Operation providing technical services to the Government and industry. Jerry has a BS degree from Troy University and an MBA from Alabama A&M University. He is retired from the U.S. Army where he served in various operational command and staff positions as an Army Aviator and Field Artillery officer in combat as well as peacetime. Jerry has over 30 years experience in the Aerospace / Defense industry focused on research, development, acquisition, fielding and operations of major aviation and missile weapons systems. He holds various disclosures and patents associated with unmanned systems. Jerry is a Trustee for the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation and is a supporter of the Early Works Museum.
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Bill Davis
Facility Security Officer
Bill is a founder of the company and leads the Aircraft Modification business area. Bill has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration degree. Bill has more than 20 years of experience in military avionics and manned / unmanned aircraft systems supporting domestic and international programs. His industry experience includes engineering and management positions with defense contractors including General Dynamics and Tracor Flight Systems.
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John Kurkjian
Director of Engineering
John, a founder of the company, is the company treasurer and Director of Engineering with over 20 years experience in systems and software engineering. John has a BSEE and MSEE from the University of Michigan, with a major in Control Systems. As the Director of Engineering, John manages multiple, concurrent engineering projects and provides technical direction across the company. His industry experience includes engineering roles with defense contractors including Honeywell Defense Avionics Systems and Tracor Flight Systems.
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