Brecourt Team

- Who We Are -

Our Vision

Create a more peaceful and free world.

Our Mission

Reduce the response to critical incidents from minutes to seconds.

Our Promise

Champion everyday freedom for all.

- Our Values -

Initiative

Learn from the past. Live in the present. Launch into the future.

Integrity

Stick to your word. Follow through. Do the right thing.

Humility

Uphold a curious, open and growth mindset

- Building a More Peaceful World -

The vision of Brecourt Solutions has brought experienced leaders in business, technology and academia together with members of elite military units and law enforcement. The team’s spectrum of expertise includes platform and embedded tech, mechanical engineering, UAS capabilities, AI, marketing, HR, and finance leadership. With decades of hard-earned experience and the contributions of MIT and Stanford trained engineers, Brecourt Solutions team members are committed to building a more peaceful and free world.

Jeff Ross

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder

Jeff Ross, former U.S. Navy SEAL, is a recognized leader in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology and security solutions and drives the development of advanced UAV applications for security, defense, and critical infrastructure protection.

Jeff’s expertise in aerial reconnaissance and autonomous systems comes from years of hands-on experience in high-stakes environments. With a 13-year career in the U.S. Navy, Jeff retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 2024 after serving on SEAL Team ONE and Special Reconnaissance Team ONE. Deploying across the Middle East and Indo-Pacific, he excelled in intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and advanced surveillance, often integrating UAV technology. Now in his third year as CEO, Jeff has successfully guided Brecourt Solutions in autonomous security innovation, balancing business strategy and technical advancement. Under his leadership, Brecourt Solutions has become a leader in the field, setting new standards for UAV-based security and defense solutions.

Ryan Jarvis

Chief Technology Officer

Ryan Jarvis designs, builds, and fields mission-critical unmanned aircraft for defense, security, and law-enforcement operations. A former Naval Aviator and U.S. Naval Special Warfare UAS Officer in Charge, he spent 20 years in the Navy advancing tactical drone capabilities and training U.S. government and allied teams to deploy UAS in complex, high-risk environments.

Ryan has built 800+ UAVs—making him one of the industry’s most prolific hands-on developers—and his work spans tactical deployment, ISR, and advanced mission integration. As Chief Technology Officer and a founding team member at Brecourt Solutions, he leads development of autonomous, threat-response UAV systems used for defense and public-safety missions. He studied Project Management at Cornell University and Business Administration at Colorado Technical University.

Nate Jesgarz

Chief Product Officer

Nate Jesgarz is a U.S. Navy veteran and founding member of Brecourt Solutions. Since the company’s inception, he has helped shape its mission and guided both the vision for innovative security technologies and the operations that bring them to life.

As Chief Product Officer, Nate leads cross-functional development while steering the day-to-day execution that keeps the company moving forward. He works closely with customers and partners to understand urgent challenges in high-threat environments and translate those needs into solutions built to perform when seconds matter. Nate’s years in the service instilled in him the discipline, adaptability, and mission-first mindset that now guide his leadership at Brecourt Solutions. Drawing on experience leading teams in high-stakes, time-critical operations, he ensures that the company’s work remains focused on improving outcomes for public safety, law enforcement, and the communities they protect.

Wade Gibson

Chief Operations Officer

Wade Gibson, a former U.S. Navy intelligence officer, is a security industry executive and attorney. Wade is currently Vice President for Field Sales and Installation at ADT, the nation’s largest security company; previously, he was Chief Revenue Officer at Brinks Home Security.

Prior to working in the security industry, Wade practiced corporate law at Troutman Pepper Locke and served as Chief of Staff of the Rhode Island Executive Office of Commerce. In Rhode Island, much of Wade’s efforts focused on growing the state’s defense innovation base. Wade worked closely with General Dynamics, Raytheon, and the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center, the service’s center of excellence for unmanned underwater vehicles.
In the Navy, Wade supported the Chief of Naval Operations’ Strategic Studies Group, which conducted one of the earliest comprehensive studies on the potential of AI and autonomous systems to change U.S. Navy operations and doctrine. Wade also served on the headquarters staff of Commander, Seventh Fleet and deployed to the Horn of Africa as part of a combined joint task force tracking Chinese activities and terrorist threats to U.S. assets in the region.

Larissa Espinosa

Director Data and Platform Engineering

Larissa brings more than two decades of experience leading engineering, data, and platform teams across technology, media, and energy sectors.

At Brecourt, she oversees the backend and edge platforms powering secure remote drone operations, low-latency video streaming, and advanced data/ML workflows. Her leadership drives the design and implementation of Brecourt’s AWS data platform, analytics pipelines, and secure device-management systems.Prior to joining Brecourt, Larissa served as Senior Director of Data Operations at Fandango, where she led business intelligence engineering and data operations for Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, and Vudu. She has also held leadership roles at Ameresco, EPS Corp, and D+H, delivering enterprise platforms in energy management and financial services.

With deep expertise in AWS, Python, SQL, and machine learning pipelines, Larissa is recognized for building scalable platforms, mentoring high-performing teams, and aligning complex technical systems with business goals.

Stefan Amundarain

Director of Product

Stefan Amundarain is an experienced UAS operator with a strong background in commercial drone applications. He earned his degree in Aeronautical Management Technology with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Arizona State University, where he developed a foundation in both the technical and operational aspects of UAS.

Stefan’s passion for aviation began at an early age, inspired by his father’s service as a U.S. Air Force reservist. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to several UAV startups, serving as both an instructor and a small team lead for event security operations. His expertise spans flight operations, training, and team leadership, with a focus on advancing innovative applications of drone technology.

Sabri Sansoy

A.I. and Robotics Specialist

Sabri Sansoy is a U.S. Air Force veteran and leading expert in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics.

Sabri holds an S.M. in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a B.S. in Astrophysics from the University of New Mexico. With a deep background in autonomous systems, he has applied his expertise to cutting-edge UAV development, integrating AI-driven solutions across defense, aerospace, and commercial applications. He is a co-founder of NewMexico.ai, a for-profit organization focused on advancing AI adoption in New Mexico’s business and technology sectors. NewMexico.ai is also a key enabler of the New Mexico Energy Technology Incubator, helping to drive innovation in UAV applications for energy, security, and infrastructure monitoring. Sabri has developed autonomous UAVs and robotic systems for high-profile projects, including a Ridley Scott production, AI vs Humans, where he built self-targeting aerial and ground-based robots equipped with human detection and tracking capabilities. His work has also contributed to IBM’s Cognitive Dress project, as well as innovative AI-driven advertising and autonomous technology initiatives.

Beyond his engineering and entrepreneurial efforts, Sabri has competed on the show BattleBots with Team Ghost Raptor. He has been interviewed by Wired and AdAge and has spoken at CES Las Vegas, VIVA Technology Paris, and the Fast Company Innovation Festival, among other industry events.

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