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Mr. Robertson is a devoted husband and the proud father of 8 children. He is the co-founder and CTO of Fortem Technologies where he led the early development of the groundbreaking TrueView radar and DroneHunter products. His technical areas of expertise include millimeter wave electronics, compound semiconductors, radar systems for drones, and avionics. His business areas of expertise include contract law, intellectual property, negotiation, international export, strategy, business development, and raising capital. He holds an MSEE and MBA from BYU and is the inventor on multiple patents.

As seen on stages for SWE23, Los Angeles Channel 35, and many others, career coach and mentor in Adora Taylor brings her journey through aerospace across the country. Her community contributions have directly motivated students to see a future in STEM. Taylor’s passion for aerospace continues to leave audiences with memorable presentations and interactive workshops. From the manufacturing line to sending birds into the sky, Adora Taylor’s hands-on and up close experience gives hope and vision to students and young professionals still on the fence about pursuing careers in aerospace. Visit www.AdoraTaylor.com to learn more.

I have been working with Aircraft “ACFT” for about 15 years. Most of that has been working with interiors. The other part of that was painting ACFT and parts. I have worked on helicopters, small, medium and large jets. I love to create/fabricate things. I have spent the last 4 years of my career here in Utah at Duncan Aviation.

I am currently a Field Service Technical Representative for Lycoming engines. I graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with a B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Technology and a FAA Airframe and Powerplant License. After graduating I worked for Bombardier Aerospace in their Hartford Corporate Jet Service Center, JM Smuckers and Hershey Foods as a Technician. I started at Lycoming as a Production Inspector before moving into my current position.

Cam Peterson is a Principal Software Engineer at SAi residing in Logan, Utah. Cam holds Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic, Private Pilot and Sport Pilot certificates for both airplane and powered parachutes (PPC).

Chay Mosqueda is a Long Range Transportation Planner at Wasatch Front Regional Council, leads the long range roadway planning and studies and focuses on freight, AAM and safety planning. Before becoming a planner Chay worked in the aeronautics space in the US Marine Corps.

Douglas is the primary UAS instructor and industry consultant for Sundance Media Group and VASST. Douglas is a well-known musician and a world-traveled speaker/instructor; a giant in the video and audio industries, having received Grammy, Emmy, DuPont, Peabody, and many other awards. Douglas is the author of several books and DVDs and continues to serve as an adviser and guide for videographers, software manufacturers and broadcasters. Douglas now focuses his energy and experience within the UAV/sUAS industry. Douglas was a co-founder of SMG in 1996. Skydiving since 2006 and instructing UAS since 2012, Douglas is an accomplished aerial photographer who thrives in the adrenaline-filled world of fast-action videography. Appointed as a Safety and Training Advisor in the aviation world, he is a risk management/mitigation subject matter expert. Douglas is an audio and imaging pro with numerous awards for his productions; with an intimate knowledge of the FAA FARs and FSIMs, Douglas’ vision is to incorporate his years of imaging and aviation experience into best-practices for everything drone/UAV/UAS. Douglas is a frequent (and dynamic!) speaker and consults on UAV cinematography, public safety implementation of UAS, commercial and infrastructural UAV applications, UAV risk management, night UAS flight, aerial security systems, and 107 training to ensure pilots clearly understand the FAA laws. Douglas incorporates his years of imaging and aviation experience into best-practices for everything drone/UAV/UAS. Douglas is a frequent speaker and consults on UAV cinematography, public safety implementation of UAS, commercial and infrastructural UAV applications, UAV risk management, night UAS flight, aerial security systems, and 107 training to ensure pilots clearly understand the FAA laws.

Jared is one of the national leaders in AAM and has implemented one of the nation’s first statewide planning studies for aerial corridors, placement and design standards for vertiports, and the integration of AAM and surface transportation systems. He brings extensive experience in project management and works with clients to identify ways to leverage technology to enhance overall mission goals while simultaneously modernizing and improving operational efficiency.

Jared began his career in aviation in the United States Air Force as a Loadmaster in the 15th Airlift Squadron. During his military service, Jared earned his FAA pilot certification and is an IFR-rated private pilot and certified Part 107 UAS operator. Jared earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and his Masters in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Focused on aviation policy, Jared served as Director of State Government Affairs for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. At AOPA Jared personally drafted and passed state laws on aviation in 25 states. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Conference of State Legislators Foundation helping influence and focus aviation legislation across the country.

Most recently Jared served as the Director of Aeronautics for the State of Utah and established himself as one of the nation’s leaders on Advanced Air Mobility.

Josh Nattress, Vice President, Operations oversees all of Robotic Skies operations as well as direct the operation of its global service center network. Josh also directs Robotic Skies quality assurance culture and programs to ensure the company’s customers of the highest quality service and documented compliance with UAS regulations. Josh joined Robotic Skies after 15 years at Air Methods, one of the world’s leading EMS helicopter companies. At Air Methods, Josh started as a field Aviation Maintenance Technician working on a variety of rotor wing and fixed wing aircraft, and advanced to become a Regional Maintenance Director. In that position, Josh managed 90 Lead and Line AMTs across six states as well as other local managers within the organization. While at Air Methods Josh also worked on public service helicopters for highway patrol operations, local news coverage, and power infrastructure inspection. Josh holds an Inspector Authorization (IA) certificate and an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license, as well as a Part 107 Remote pilot certificate. Josh joined the Robotic Skies team with a passion to apply his manned aviation experience and knowledge to the unmanned aviation world. He has helped initiate and manages a Safety Management Systems. Josh is committed to safety and to safe operations of all aircraft.

I am a 3,000 hour Commercial, Instrument multi-engine pilot. I have flown over 40 different types of general aviation aircraft and three types of transport category aircraft. I have owned at least 6 different personal aircraft and 5 transport category aircraft. I owned and operated three executive Vickers Viscounts for about six years providing transportation to most entertainment groups on tours throughout North and South America. The client list was extensive, Presley, Eagles, America, Pink Floyd, Bad Company, Starship, Earth Wind and Fire, Greg Allman, ELO, Zappa, Rod Stewart, Who and more. I have written extensively on Aviation for EAA Sport Aviation, AOPA Pilot, Aviation Consumer, Mountain Democrat newspaper, Motor Trend and more. I’ve consulted on aircraft acquisitions, maintenance, operation and policy. My aviation experience spans seven decades and I have been fortunate to discuss aviation with many notable aviation leaders and notable including Gen. Chuck Yaeger, Col. Paul Tibbets, Jack Pelton, Paul Poberezny, Bob Hoover, Richard McSpadden, Tom Turner, Sean Tucker and so many more.

Mr. Dyment is the Managing Partner of NEXA Capital Partners, a Washington DC based investment bank.  NEXA provides corporate and strategic financial advisory services, and capital investment, to the aerospace, transportation, logistics, geomatics and advanced air mobility sectors. 

We work with outstanding companies and management teams currently positioned to benefit from emerging factors driving sector transformation. We seek opportunities that will eventually lead to high growth public market offerings and /or acquisitions at public multiples.

NEXA has expertise in structured finance vehicles, Federal Loan Guarantee-backed programs, and public private partnerships, bringing to the table proven expertise, industry-wide relationships, capital investment, and the power of industrial alliances.  Since 2007 we have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in financing for the private sector having completed securitizations for major aerospace programs such as FAA ADS-B and Iridium Aireon.  

Prior to NEXA, Mr. Dyment spent about 20 years as the aerospace and aviation partner or national director with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen LLP, AT Kearney and Booz Allen Hamilton.  He holds a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a B.Sc.Eng. in Geomatics Engineering from the University of New Brunswick.

I attended University of North Dakota where I underwent private pilot training as well as studied air traffic control. I was hired by the FAA in 2011 and worked for several years in Springfield, MO. I have been at Salt Lake TRACON since 2014.

Roy Evans II is a professional aviator with over 25 years and 12,000 hours of accident and incident free flying in all types of aircraft, from light singles and twins, to experimental, vintage, light-sport, unmanned aerial systems, gliders, turbo propeller, narrow body and wide body turbojet powered aircraft both domestically and internationally. Outside the flight deck, Roy is happily married to his college sweetheart, a father to five of their amazing children, and the President of the Utah Back Country Pilots Association. When his chores are done, he’s likely to be flying his 1949 Piper PA-11 Cub Special around the Utah and Idaho backcountry, with one of his children asleep in the backseat wondering how much longer til the next huckleberry milkshake.

Shaun Hill leads the Revenue and Sales departments at Hypercraft and is responsible for global streams of revenue including recreational, commercial, private sector, international, public sector, and emerging markets.

In his previous role, he was responsible for enterprise sales to public sector clients including state and local governments, higher education, federal agencies, Department of Defense, and members of the intelligence community. He was foundational in standing up the public sector sales division at Nuvolo, yielding millions in new revenue for the organization.

 Shaun has spent more than 20 years in both the private and public sectors. He has served as a Specialist in the Foreign Service, first at the Embassy in Beijing, China and next at the Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey for the U.S. Department of State.