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Jim Williams has over 39 years of experience designing and developing radar systems. After graduating in 1962 with a BS in Physics from Principia College, Jim went on to found Technovative Applications and has managed the evolutionary developments of several advanced technologies that utilize the principles of interferometry. He holds several patents and has developed software and radar systems for the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy. He has also served as an international technical director for programs in other countries including Germany, Norway, and Malaysia.

Robert Williams is a seasoned leader in aviation and defense systems with over 30 years of experience spanning elite military service and high-value development of military and commercial systems. Currently serving as the general manager and director of programs at Technovative Applications, he manages company operations and advanced radar programs for the U.S. Strategic Capabilities Office and other U.S. defense customers.

David Lucero has over two decades of experience developing high-performance software for aviation, space, and military applications. He has led software and systems engineering teams for three OEM airframe programs, designed interfaces for major consumer brands including Garmin and BMW, and now leads Technovative Applications’ industry-leading engineering department to develop software and hardware for top military programs and prime defense contractors.

Mike Keeler has 18 years of experience in aerospace, including eight years in program management and over a decade as a quality manager. He has worked with all aspects of manufacturing, from repair and rework to production, qualification, first article, interfacing with customers, supply chain, and Government Source Inspection. Mike is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, an AS9100 Certified Lead Auditor, a Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist, and an IPC-610 Certified Inspector. He has successfully managed development radar builds such as the Long Range Cannon Radar and 180DRI, and has also been the lead quality engineer for the AN/TPQ-37 radar RMI and Receiver Exciter upgrade production programs.

For almost 35 years Stacey Mackey has been a cornerstone of the financial and operational framework at Technovative Applications. Stacey is a versatile and accomplished business operations and financial leader with decades of experience driving organizational growth, compliance, and fiscal integrity. She has helped to implement multiple accounting/ERP systems and has negotiated millions of dollars in contract awards. In her role at Technovative Applications she leads cross-functional teams, enforces internal controls, and helps scale operations in high-growth environments.

As a former U.S. Navy officer, Justin Fauntleroy has over 25 years of experience leading diverse military, interagency, and industry teams in the development of advanced concepts and military innovation. Prior to joining Technovative Applications, Justin worked for Booz Allen Hamilton providing Space, Targeting, and Fires subject matter expertise to the Naval Warfare Development Center. In his time in the Navy he helped develop the concept of operations (CONOPS) for Army and Navy hypersonic weapons and was the commanding officer of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 during multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. He holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and is a graduate of the National Security Space Institute’s Space 200 course.