Solomon Nieves, Director of Defense & Security Applications Director of SW U.S. Markets
For over 15 years, I advanced my knowledge and career in the aviation industry. As VP of new business and contracts at aviationtech.org, I obtained multi-million dollar contracts, handled all customer relations as well as assisted in the development and design of various manufacturing needs. In this field of work, I became well versed in dealing with the FAA and maintaining federal requirements and standards. To be specific, I assisted in obtaining a SCT certification from the FAA for Cesna Caravan 208. After leaving Aviation Tech, I took my aviation experience and ventured in the UAV/UAS market. I have extensive RC platform development history, with the last three years more specifically dedicated to designing, engineering and manufacturing multi-rotors.
FromAboveRC is an innovative forward thinking business designing and building UAV/UAS systems to meet the multitude of needs of real life customers. With my extensive aviation and RC background, FromAbove specializes in offering the latest technology customized to directly meet the demands of the consumer. My additional personal experience working in fire & rescue for 10 years, greatly enhances FromAbove’s ability to build copters that are highly desired and effective in the FD/PD/SAR field. With advanced design and manufacturing experience, FromAbove is able to offer multirotors that are both unique and cost effective.
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Joshua Terry, Director of Energy/Power Sector
Mr. Terry has built his reputation around building teams; his drive and uncanny ability to put the right people in the right places have resulted in his contributing to the creation of several successful companies. From startups, bankruptcy recovery or just shifting gears to launch something new, Mr. Terry’s objectives in aiding companies from modest beginnings to substantial profitability with remarkable expedience is commonly achieved.
Mr. Terry’s background as a journeyman coupled with his education makes him instrumental in presenting major opportunities by securing inclusion on bid lists of major utilities, general contractors & developers, for both bid and storm work, as well as special projects. Mr. Terry is adept at bidding various types of projects and manages these projects to completion.
Presently, Mr. Terry’s focus is to work alongside a team of professionals experienced in infrared imaging & drone technology to assist in gaining a longstanding position in the energy and power sector marketplace. Since the combination of these technologies is still in its infancy, Mr. Terry has yet again found the right people and the right place.
In addition to his experience, as Director of Energy & Power Sector for DSUSA, Mr. Terry brings to the team a stable work ethic, a continuous welcoming and positive attitude, and a deep- seated professionalism; qualities that have proved to be a recipe for success time & time again.
ANTHONY C. LITTMANN, CDR USN Independent Director
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Anthony Littmann is a native of Staten Island, New York and grew up in New Jersey. He received an NROTC scholarship to attend Texas A&M University where he graduated and received his commission as a Naval Officer in 1996.
Anthony has vast experience in a variety of sea going billets on several classes of warships, including AEGIS cruiser and various AEGIS destroyers. Most recently, he commanded USS CHAFEE (DDG 90). While ashore, Anthony served at U.S. Strategic Command, as director of simulation at the Surface Warfare Officers School, and currently serves on the staff of the Chief of Naval Personnel.
Anthony holds several degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, a Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations, and a Master of Business Administration.
As an Independent Director for DSUSA, Anthony provides a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist in our global operations.
Mr. Jeffrey Kendall, Brig. Gen., USAF Retired
Consultant for Defense & Security Applications
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Background
Jeff Kendall, Consultant for Defense & Security applications for Drone Services USA is the President and founder of JBK Integrated Solutions, LLC., and is a retired United States Air Force brigadier general. Having served in various operational, joint, and multi-national staff and command assignments around the globe. Mr. Kendall is a highly decorated combat veteran. He has commanded at multiple levels, including flight command during Operations DESERT SHIELD and STORM, an air liaison detachment with an Army brigade in Europe, a Pacific-based, operational F-15C fighter squadron in combat, the Air Force Academy flying training group, and the international Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. He served as the NATO Commander of Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, responsible for multi-national air base defense while exercising centralized control and coordination of all airfield operations, logistics, NATO assets, real estate management, and full-spectrum air base defense and force protection for over 30,000 personnel from 42 nations.
Jeff served in staff positions at Combined Forces Command/US Forces Korea/United Nations Command, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Air Force Air Education and Training Command. His final Air Force assignment was serving as Director of Warfighter Systems Integration, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, in Washington, D.C. In this role, Jeff directed the integration of multi-domain and cyber capabilities into joint warfighting by addressing information system interoperability shortfalls, developing information dominance policy, advocating for cyber resources in support of a $13.8 billion net-centric portfolio, and directing governance for aerial communications networking and data links.
A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a Human Factors Engineering concentration, Jeff also earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Science degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University with distinguished graduate honors. He has conducted extensive defense-related research and analysis at the RAND Corporation, the Institute for Defense Analyses, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Mr. Kendall and his company are highly recognized for providing the objective analysis enabling the success of today’s organizations.
As Director of Defense & Security Applications, Mr. Kendall brings to DSUSA over 25 years of defense and training industry experience; including executive-level leadership in net-centric portfolio management, airborne communications networks; employing UAVs to conduct route clearing, friendly force over-watch, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to counterinsurgency operations. With his Extensive combat leadership experience in the air as a fighter pilot over Iraq and as a ground force commander in Afghanistan, employing UAVs to conduct route clearing, friendly force over-watch, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to counterinsurgency operations, Mr. Kendall is key in ensuring we exceed requirements for global strategic planning within our UAV developments.
