Building the
Future of American Manufacturing

Bret Boyd is a technology entrepreneur with a background in machine learning and enterprise data products. He has co-founded two companies and served in executive roles at several other venture capital and private equity-backed software and technology businesses. Bret began his career as an infantry officer in the US Army and served in the Special Operations community as a member of the 75th Ranger Regiment. He is a graduate of West Point, four-tour Iraq veteran, and the co-author of the book Catalyst: Leadership and Strategy in a Changing World.

Chris Hill is an entrepreneur and aerospace & defense industry executive. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from active duty as a Brigadier General, having served as the Commander of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base. Chris’ industry experience includes leadership roles in multiple businesses, including a family-owned engineering, test, and manufacturing firm and a prime aerospace & defense contractor. Chris now serves as President of Federal and Defense for Sustainment, helping transform government procurement and expand the Defense Industrial Base.

Max is a seasoned technologist and Air Force Veteran with diverse expertise across fintech, public benefits, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Starting as an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in the U.S. Air Force, Max developed a deep passion for technology and problem-solving. His career has evolved into a "Jack of all Trades" approach, where he applies his skills to a wide range of industries. While at SoFi, Max leveraged new and emerging technology to automate and improve efficiency across multiple products. At Sustainment, Max bridges the gap between technical execution and business strategy, ensuring the company's technology roadmap is executed smoothly.

Doug is a broadly experienced software executive and product leader, with special focus and success in early-stage SaaS businesses. Before Sustainment, he developed and launched successful products in sectors ranging from data security to marketing tech. Doug has a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Doug sets product strategy for Sustainment across the business and leads a diverse team that researches, defines, and designs all of Sustainment's products. Operationally, he also oversees product success and data operations.