Gary Connor is a senior defense strategist and program management expert with over 31 years of leadership in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in large-scale defense programs, intelligence systems, and UAV-based security solutions.

His expertise in command & control (C2), surveillance, and battle management systems makes him a key strategic asset in advancing Brecourt Solutions’ UAV technology for defense and security applications.As Deputy Program Manager for the $8 billion-per-year Ballistic Missile Defense System at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Gary led multi-billion-dollar defense initiatives for the U.S., NATO, and allied forces. He played a critical role in developing and deploying mission-critical defense solutions, providing him with deep expertise in integrating emerging technologies for military operations.

Since retiring from the Air Force, Gary has been a trusted aerospace and defense consultant, advising companies on technology strategy, government acquisition, and logistics transformation. He serves as Chairman of the Board for nLogic and advises multiple emerging security and autonomous technology firms.With degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Lowell and a Master’s in National Resource Strategy, Gary brings unmatched leadership in scaling defense innovation. A Life Member of the Air Force Association (AFA) and National Defense Industrial Association, he remains actively engaged in shaping the future of autonomous security and national defense technologies.

As a full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Liberty University, he brings deep technical knowledge and engineering expertise that help shape Brecourt’s technology. His insight ensures that Brecourt’s solutions are developed with rigorous engineering principles and best practices, strengthening our product innovation and manufacturing relationships. Before academia, Dr. Strasser has 25 years of industry experience, solving complex fluid dynamics, chemical reaction, and phase change challenges for global partners, driving efficiency gains worth tens of millions annually. With 38 U.S. patents, professional engineering registrations in three states, and leadership roles in ASME and ASTFE, he brings a rare combination of theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving to our team. His expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), multi-scale modeling, and industrial applications enhances UAV aerodynamics, propulsion, and thermal management, ensuring peak performance in security operations. His background in simulation-driven design reduces prototyping costs and accelerates UAV optimization. Dr. Strasser’s involvement also strengthens Brecourt’s ability to work with top engineering and manufacturing firms, ensuring precision execution of security solutions as we advance next-generation UAV technology.

Ryan Kasprzak, MBA (University of Chicago Booth), is a pricing, strategy, and financial expert with extensive experience scaling growth-stage businesses and optimizing go-to-market strategies.

As Chief Financial Officer, North America at SquareTrade, he leads financial operations, pricing strategy, and business expansion for a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. His expertise in monetizing technology, financial modeling, and strategic planning makes him a valuable asset in helping Brecourt Solutions commercialize its UAV-based security solutions. Ryan spent nine years at Bain & Company, specializing in pricing, market strategy, and business transformation. He later held strategy and pricing leadership roles at Asurion, a global leader in technology protection and insurance solutions. In 2016, he joined Brecourt co-founder Dave Forman at ForeverCar as Chief Operating Officer, where he helped refine and scale its digital extended warranty platform. In 2019, Ryan joined Kingfisher Mobile as Chief Commercial Officer, where he helped grow the insurtech start-up to over $100M in annual revenue before it was sold to SquareTrade. Ryan holds a Master’s in Economics from Northwestern University, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth, and was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Frankfurt, Germany. His deep expertise in financial strategy, pricing, and business operations supports Brecourt Solutions’ mission to expand its security and UAV technology into commercial and defense markets.

Frank G. Fernandez is a retired Chief of Police with over 34 years of law enforcement and public safety leadership experience. He served as Deputy Chief of Police and Chief of Operations for the Miami Police Department, holding key roles in SWAT, Narcotics, Tactical Operations, and Community Affairs.

Post-retirement, he became Police Chief and Assistant City Manager for Public Safety in Hollywood and Coral Gables, Florida, overseeing police, fire, emergency management, and more than 60% of municipal operations. As President of Blueprints 4 Safety Strategies Group LLC, he provides expert witness testimony, vulnerability assessments, and executive coaching. Frank has served on high-profile investigations, including the DOJ’s review of the Uvalde school shooting, and held leadership roles in the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Tactical Officer’s Association. He holds advanced degrees, Lean Six Sigma certification, and FBI National Executive Institute credentials. Frank will leverage his extensive law enforcement leadership experience and national network to advocate for Brecourt’s drone technology, secure pilot programs with police agencies, and align the solution with critical public safety needs.

Dr. Mark Cappelli, Professor, Stanford University, brings world-class expertise in mechanical engineering, physics, and aerospace sciences to Brecourt Solutions, helping shape advanced UAV technology and security applications.

As Co-Director of the Engineering Physics Program at Stanford University, he provides critical insight into high-performance propulsion systems, aerodynamics, and energy-efficient technologies, ensuring Brecourt’s UAV solutions are built on cutting-edge engineering principles. Professor Cappelli holds an B.Sc. in Physics from McGill along with a M.A.Sc and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in Aerospace Science and has spent his career at the forefront of applied physics and engineering, working on plasma propulsion, fluid dynamics, and advanced energy conversion. His contributions to high-tech defense, aerospace, and robotics applications make him an invaluable resource as Brecourt continues to innovate in next-generation UAV-based security solutions.

Nuri is a serial entrepreneur and served as an Operator and Officer in the Israeli Navy SEALs and also co-founded and is Global Director of Version Bravo Ventures, early stage startup accelerator and venture fund.

After his service, he co-founded and was CEO of EXO Technologies, which was acquired by Lear Corporation, and went on to help establish and lead Lear’s Corporate Venture arm. He believes special operators are uniquely suited for entrepreneurship which led him to create Version Bravo, a entrepreneurship program for US and Israeli Navy SEALs which has graduated over 40 business since its creation in 2022.

Adam is a combat veteran and serial entrepreneur and is the co-founder and managing partner of Version Bravo Ventures, a first-of-its-kind early stage startup accelerator and venture fund investing exclusively in Veterans of Combat Units.