Leadership
Executive Team
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Board of Directors
Doug Hendrix
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Holly Bertrand
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Michael Bantel
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Eric Frisco
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Rhett Butler
ExoAnalytic Solutions
Board of Advisors
Mr. Loverro holds a Master of Science in Physics from the University of New Mexico, a Master of Political Science from Auburn University, and an MBA from the University of West Florida in addition to his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the US Air Force Academy. He was a distinguished graduate from the Air Force’s Air Command and Staff College and Squadron Officer School and was the top graduate from DoD’s Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
He is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Secretary of Defense’s Medal for Outstanding Public Service, AIAA’s Durand Lecture for Public Service, the National Defense Industrial Association's (NDIA) Bob Hope Distinguished Citizen Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Federation of Galaxy Explorers, the Society of Satellite Professional Engineers Stellar Award, and the Armed Forces Communicants and Electronics Association's (AFCEA) Benjamin Oliver Gold Medal for Engineering amongst many other civilian and military honors.
In 2018, Morhard was nominated and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as NASA Deputy Administrator where he served until 2021. Jim helped establish a vision of change, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, which translated into achieving our country’s space exploration, science, and aeronautic objectives. During his time there, NASA expanded programs to prove technologies and capabilities on the Moon and prepare for missions to Mars. These efforts included developing a crewed capsule, the most powerful rocket ever built, a lunar orbiting command post, and a human landing system to get on and off the Moon.
During Morhard’s tenure, NASA partnered with American businesses to launch astronauts to the Space Station on commercially owned rockets for the first time. With international collaboration, NASA launched a Mars rover with a helicopter, Earth-observing satellites, and a probe to study the Sun. Also, a spacecraft took samples from an asteroid. Additionally, Jim helped join with industry to soon land lunar scientific rovers, develop a quiet supersonic aircraft, an all-electric aircraft, and traffic management plans for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Jim worked to have NASA engage a much broader audience worldwide which resulted in two Emmy Awards.
Prior to NASA, Jim became the Senate’s Deputy Sergeant at Arms where he was responsible for the security and operations of the U.S. Senate. In 2010, Morhard helped found the law firm of Stevens, Phillips, & Morhard. In 2005, he founded Morhard and Associates, LLC where he consulted for large corporations such as Cisco, Lexis Nexus, Owens Corning, and Finmeccanica.
In 2005, Morhard served as the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Director, working with the White House and the Office of Management and Budget to enact all appropriations bills totaling over $730 billion. Beforehand, he led staff to enact all funding for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and parts of Defense. During that time, he traveled to fifty-six countries. Morhard’s career began with the Secretary of the Navy’s Office of the Comptroller assessing R&D and procurement programs.
Jim has spent years reviewing hundreds of programs and budgets for Departments, Agencies, Commissions, and the U.S. Senate. Many in industry only see a few dozen programs during their career, and rarely an entire organization. His experiences provide an invaluable, unique set of skills that enable him to successfully collaborate on the operations of large entities. He believes in instilling a positive vision of leadership that translates into strategies for budgets, program management, acquisitions, communications, infrastructure, safety, training, and human capital.
Jim has served as an adjunct professor at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School. He has lectured at the Naval War College, Harvard University, Georgetown University, The George Washington University, and many business forums. In his role as NASA’s Deputy Administrator, he appeared on media outlets including the NYSE’s Floor Talk, NASDAQ’s Fireside Chat, CBS, and One America News. He is the recipient of the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, and the National Guard Association’s Patrick Henry Award.
Jim earned a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University, a Masters of Business Administration in Organizational Behavior from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Bar in Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. He has served on the Board for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and on the Board of Trustees for Saint Francis University.
Jim resides in Florida and has two children and three grandchildren.
Dr. Mark Dickinson, obtained a PhD in High Energy Astrophysics from the University of Durham, before joining Inmarsat in 2000. Between 2009 and 2017 Mark was the Head of Satellite Operations, responsible for Inmarsat’s fleet of geostationary telecommunications satellites. In 2018 he became responsible for the design, procurement and launch of Inmarsat’s future space segment assets. With the acquisition of Inmarsat by Viasat in 2023, Mark became the VP Space Systems at Viasat, with responsibilities for the organisation’s future space activities.
From March 2017 to September 2019, Mark was appointed as the Chairman of the Space Data Association (SDA), an international not-for-profit organization, that brings together commercial, civil and government satellite operators to support the controlled, reliable and efficient sharing of data critical to the safety and integrity of the space environment.
Mr. Gossel concluded his long and distinguished career with the United States Government serving as Technical Director for Space and Missiles at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. He was a Senior Executive Service and Senior National Intelligence Service member for his last ten years, playing significant roles for the Intelligence Community during stand-up of the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, and the National Space Intelligence Center – Space Force's Service Intelligence Center.
As NASIC’s Technical Director for Space and Missiles, Mr. Gossel provided technical oversight of analysis and production on space domain awareness; foreign spacecraft; space launch vehicles; space object surveillance and identification capabilities; space order of battle; counter-space systems and kill chains; hypersonic vehicles; and medium-, intermediate-, and intercontinental-range ballistic missiles. Emerging and disruptive technologies and foreign force employment were also part of his portfolio. Throughout, he provided scientific and technical expertise to development of policy decisions contributing to the satisfaction of National, Department of Defense, U.S. Space Force, and U.S. Air Force intelligence products and services.
Mr. Gossel also served as Chairman of the Defense Intelligence Space Threats and Operations Committee, DISTOC, through which he led Defense Intelligence Enterprise-wide analytic efforts spanning space and counter-space analytic issues. He was DISTOC Chairman for ten years.
Mr. Gossel further served in a variety of assignments within the Intelligence Community during his illustrious career, to include an assignment as the space and counterspace lead for an ODNI-sponsored Joint Hard Target Strategy, and as the IC’s Intelligence Topic Expert for Space, leading the Community’s efforts to prioritize, and subsequently address, space collection efforts to help close intelligence gaps.
After retiring from government service in 2001, he joined TASC, where he led the company’s engagement with senior government officials across the IC. In 2007, he was promoted to Vice President at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he oversaw customer relations between all sectors of the corporation and the Intelligence Community. He facilitated communications with government customers and across and between the sectors of the company, ensuring Northrop’s customers received the best the company had to offer to support National Security missions. He retired from Northrop Grumman in 2010 and now operates his own consulting company.
Mr. Conroy served on the board of a startup company established to bring human biometric capabilities into technology practice to automate and enhance daily life. They produced several breakthrough capabilities in speech recognition and speaker identification, as well as a new approach to computing that promised dramatic speed enhancements. With international investors, this company operated under a FOCI board, and Mr. Conroy served as the Chair of the Government Security Committee. Mr. Conroy also served on the board of a startup company affiliated with Virginia Tech University. He continues to serve on the board of directors of the Northwest Federal Credit Union, which serves the employees and families of the CIA, NRO, ODNI, NGA, and numerous companies and organizations that support the Intelligence Community or operate in the geographic area they serve.
Mr. Conroy regularly serves on special government boards, panels, and review groups to perform independent assessments and provide advice and recommendations relating to technical collection, communications, and analytic programs and activities supporting the IC. Mr. Conroy graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MS in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Business.
Mr. Obering retired from the US Air Force as a Lieutenant General with more than 35 years of experience in space and defense systems development, integration, and operations. He served as Director of the 8,500-person Missile Defense Agency, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and was the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Executive for the nation’s $10 billion-per-year missile defense portfolio.
Prior to his assignment at MDA, he planned and programmed 68 joint, Air Force, and international programs with a $28 billion budget as Mission Area Director for Information Dominance on the Air Staff. Before joining Booz Allen, he led a comprehensive review of the National Reconnaissance Office for the Director, National Intelligence, which provided a new charter for that organization.
Mr. Obering has also led two National Academy of Sciences committees reviews sponsored by the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) to help the Air Force improve the management of their programs.
Mr. Obering began his Air Force career as a fighter pilot after earning his pilot wings in 1975 and flew operational assignments in the F-4E. Later, he was assigned to the Space Shuttle program and participated in space shuttle launches as a NASA orbiter project engineer, responsible for integrating firing room launch operations. Other assignments included tours with the Air Force Inspector General, the Defense Mapping Agency, and the Electronic Systems Center.
Mr. Obering has twice earned the DoD’s highest non-combat award, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for leadership. In 2008, he received the prestigious University of Notre Dame Rev. William Corby Award recognizing alumni who have led a distinguished military career. He was honored by the National Defense Industrial Association’s Missile Defense Division with the 2011 Kadish Award for Acquisition Excellence.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Science degree in Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University. Mr. Obering also was named Top Gun of his F-4E training unit at McDill AFB, Florida, and went on to be a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force’s Squadron Officers School, Air Command and Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
RADM See began his Navy career as a Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS) helicopter pilot assigned to HSL-32 in Norfolk, VA, and deployed aboard frigates and destroyers. After receiving an MS in Aeronautical Engineering, he joined the Navy community of Aerospace Engineering Duty Officers (AEDOs).
As an AEDO, he held numerous roles as a project manager, systems engineer, and program manager on aviation and space programs. He served as the Commander of the Defense Contract Management Command in Owego, NY, located at Lockheed Martin Federal Systems. He later became a Major Program Manager of a classified space program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.
He culminated his Navy career as the leader of the Navy Space Acquisition Community. In this role, he held three positions: Director of the Communications Systems Acquisition and Operations (COMM) Directorate at the NRO; the Navy Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Systems; and the Commander of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command’s (SPAWAR) Space Field Activity (SSFA).
From March 2009 until August 2015, RADM See served as the Senior Vice President of Integrity Applications Incorporated (IAI), an award-winning veteran-owned firm based in Chantilly, VA. IAI (now KBR) is a high-demand aerospace systems engineering and software engineering company.
In 2016, he joined Lehigh University’s Systems Engineering Department as a Senior Fellow in their Enterprise Systems Center. The center collaborates with undergraduate and graduate student teams, teaching project and program management while working with industry partners on real-world technical challenges.
RADM See is a 1980 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a BS in Physics/Oceanography. He is also a 1989 graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with an MS in Aeronautical Engineering and is a Defense Acquisition Level III Certified Program Manager from the Defense Systems Management College.
RADM See and his wife, Monica Speach, live in Hereford, PA, on an 1856 thirty-acre historic farm. They have two grown children, Renata and Zachary.