Rich joins our team with over 28 years of dedicated leadership experience in the Defense, Federal Contracting, and Industrial Technology sectors. He brings a unique "Hunter-Architect" approach to Future Tech, expertly bridging the gap between complex RF physics and high-level mission strategy.

 

Rich’s career has been driven by tackling some of the industry's most challenging connectivity and security problems. Before joining us, he worked at Amentum as Director of Enterprise Solution Architecture, where he led early-stage capture strategies for national security missions. Previously, as Vice President of Mission Solutions at Finch AI, he helped integrate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into defense workflows.

 

His roots in the industry run deep. Rich served as a Technical Director for the Joint Electronic Warfare Center (JEWC) and held a GS-15 leadership role at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSD(I)), managing Information Operations policy.

 

Rich earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix, with an emphasis in Information Systems, and holds a BS in Internetworking Security. He is also a recognized thought leader, previously serving as Vice Chair of the INSA Critical Infrastructure Subcommittee.

 

Based outside of San Antonio, Texas, Rich believes that maintaining balance is essential for high performance. When he isn’t designing secure digital enclaves or briefing C-Suite stakeholders, you’ll likely find him on the golf course working on his handicap or spending quality time with his family.