Leadership
As a founder of ExoAnalytic Solutions, he had one major idea in mind for the company, which is to build a focused team comprised of the best and brightest in the industry to develop and field cutting edge technology to greatly surpass the state of the art. In his current role at ExoAnalytic Solutions, he remains deeply involved in technology development for both missile defense and space situational awareness.
Dr. Hendrix earned a B.A. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley and obtained his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in physics from the University of California, Irvine, and is the proud son of a former submarine officer.
Overseeing business operations since the founding of the company, Ms. Bertrand was instrumental in developing the internal corporate infrastructure needed to drive growth and profitability. She oversees Contracts, Human Resources, Facilities, Finance and Accounting, Security, and Program Management.
Ms. Bertrand earned a B.S. in Physics from Brigham Young University and a M.S. in Physics from Brigham Young University.
Dr. Bantel is a leading researcher and mentor in both Missile Defense and Space Situational Awareness. Prior to founding ExoAnalytic, Dr. Bantel worked at Sparta coding high fidelity simulations and model based algorithms, and conducted postdoctoral research involving the design, construction, and operation of a precision cryogenic gravitational experiment. These early experiences mitigating noise sources, system non-linearities, and subtle biases created a strong foundation for the industry-disrupting technologies that Dr. Bantel now steers.
Dr. Bantel earned a B.S. in Physics from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a M.S. in Physics from the University of California, Irvine, and a Ph.D in Physics from the University of California, Irvine.
Mr. Frisco began his career as an Air Force officer, contributing to the developmental planning of Ballistic Missile Defense, Space Force Application, and Space Force Enhancement programs. After nine years of active-duty service as an operations research analyst, he transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, where he worked as a systems engineer on the Delta II and Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) programs. Before joining ExoAnalytic Solutions in 2009, Mr. Frisco served as Chief Engineer and Deputy Division Manager in Los Angeles at Sparta. He retired from the Air Force Reserves in 2014.
Mr. Frisco holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an M.S. in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. Additionally, he is a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force Officer Training School.
Prior to joining ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mr. Therien developed high fidelity simulations and image processing algorithms at Northrop Grumman for electro-optical and radar sensors used in missile defense applications.
Mr. Therien earned a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology.
Mr. Clark is an operations researcher that is customer focused with deep expertise in the application of structured decision-making techniques, multi-variate statistics, and modeling and simulation to a variety of problem areas. He began his career as an officer in the United States Air Force (USAF) where he helped design, evaluate, and field a variety of space systems. He worked in numerous Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) Strategy Divisions helping to develop, refine, and evaluate air war strategies and plans. After his career in the USAF, Mr. Clark left the aerospace industry to help build a new business within Waste Management, the world’s largest environmental services firm. Operating as an intrapreneur, he helped the newly formed Commercial Property organization grow by $200M in 18-months.
Mr. Clark earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Lamar University, a M.S. in Operations Research from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and an M.B.A. from Rice University. In addition, he is a graduate of the International Space University (ISU) Summer Space Program, where now serves as a guest lecturer. Mr. Clark also serves as guest faculty at the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University where he teaches advanced Analytics and Decision Making techniques.
Ms. Lueger began her career at Chapman University as a Business Operations Specialist for the University’s Advancement Business Office. After her work with the university, she went on to be an Auditor with Deloitte LLP before starting her career at ExoAnalytic Solutions in 2016.
Ms. Lueger earned a Bachelor’s in Science degree in Accounting as well as a Bachelor’s in Science degree in Business Administration from Chapman University. Additionally, she is actively licensed CPA with the State of California.
Before his current role, Mr. Dwire served as ExoAnalytic’s IT Director, building and securing the company’s technology backbone to support rapid growth. Previously, he was a Senior Systems Analyst at Xcel Energy, where he managed network domains, infrastructure, and NIST 800-53 based NRC compliance. Earlier in his career, he served as a Senior Nuclear Quality Assurance Engineer at Schneider Electric, auditing suppliers and ensuring regulatory compliance, and as a Computer Systems Operations Journeyman in the U.S. Air Force, where he managed classified networks, COMSEC operations, and compliance training.
Mr. Dwire holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Integrated Supply Chain Operations Management from the University of Phoenix, as well as an A.A.S. in Information Systems Technologies from the Community College of the Air Force.
Mr. Butler began his career as an Air Force Space Operations Officer. After Undergraduate Space Training, he was one of the first Lieutenants ever hand-picked for assignment to the National Reconnaissance Office. Over the next 20 years he built, launched, tracked, and operated our nation’s most vital intelligence assets. His assignments included Intelligence Community (IC) ground sites, the Office of Special Projects, Chief of the Space Vault Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center, and the Chief of Staff’s Office at the Automated Data Facility at Buckley AFB. In 2007 Mr. Butler retired from the Air Force, and immediately made an impact as a Space Control Subject Matter Expert for Northrop Grumman, TASC, and now ExoAnalytic Solutions.
Mr. Butler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from Denver University. In addition, he is a graduate of the Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College and has earned Acquisition Program Management Level I & II certification.
Before joining ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mr. McNeill served as a division manager for Sparta, where he led a large technical team providing technical leadership, project management, business development and line management. Primary business areas included IR discrimination, algorithm development and studies/analyses in support of major Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) demonstrating space enterprise utility to the warfighter. While at Nichols Research Corporation, his team lead the development of the first agent-based conflict simulation to connect space systems performance to conflict outcomes.
Mr. McNeill earned a B.S. in Physics from the University of California at Irvine and a M.S. in Physics from the California State University at Long Beach.
Dr. Myers has over 21 years of experience as an acquisition officer in the Air Force where he ran large ACAT I programs such as the Minuteman Propulsion Replacement Program to highly advanced technology programs such as Project Hercules and Advanced Technology at the Missile Defense Agency. After retiring from the Air Force, Dr. Myers joined TRW which was acquired by Northrop Grumman. At Northrop Grumman, he led the technical team that developed the winning solution for the over $4B Kinetic Energy Interceptor program. He then served as Vice President Business Development for various divisions. Later, Dr. Myers was President/CEO/Owner of two Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) where he led teams developing cyber exploitation capabilities and Deep Learning Neural Networks for missile defense applications.
Dr. Myers earned a B.S. in Biology from the University of Montevallo, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University, a M.S. in Computer Science from Troy State University, and a Ph.D. in Information Technology from George Mason University.
Prior to joining ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mr. Shihadeh worked at Northrop Grumman where over the course of a 33-year career he served in multiple roles including program manager, system engineering manager, technical manager, proposal manager, and technical fellow. He led multiple large teams in technical execution, research and development, program execution, and business development. His areas of expertise are in systems engineering, sensor technologies, and algorithm development supporting Missile Defense and Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) programs.
Mr. Shihadeh earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College.
Before joining ExoAnalytic Solutions, Mr. Lane occupied key technical leadership positions where he led research and development endeavors at Northrop Grumman, further honing his expertise in cutting-edge technology and strategic innovation.
Mr. Lane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Ms. Lawless brings nearly two decades of experience in architecting mission solutions for spacecraft systems, space situational and domain awareness, and mission architectures. Prior to joining ExoAnalytic, she served as Vice President of National Security Space at Redwire Space, managing a $75M portfolio and expanding the company’s reach to 16 new government and industry partners. She has also held leadership roles at Made In Space where she directed defense initiatives for ISAM missions; Booz Allen Hamilton, where she led engineering support for DARPA’s Blackjack program; and earlier technical and systems engineering positions at Engility Corp, TASC Inc., and ATK Space Systems.
Ms. Lawless holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science (Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy, and Atmospheric Sciences) from the University of Maryland. She is recognized for her leadership in solution development, strategic growth, and mission execution across national security space enterprise.
Since joining ExoAnalytic Solutions in 2012, Mr. Jeffries has held roles of increasing responsibility across global operations, systems engineering, and sensor network development, contributing significantly to the growth and technical evolution of the EGTN. He oversees data production and advanced analysis supporting mission assurance, anomaly resolution, collision risk assessment, and operational space intelligence. His leadership has driven major advancements in global observatory automation, network reliability, data quality assurance, and next-generation sensor innovations, including HARRIER, LEO tracking enhancements, and integrated laser communication capabilities.
Mr. Jeffries holds a Master of Science in Astronomy from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Minor in Astrophysics and Planetary Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
