The Leadership Team
Our executive team has a combined 175+ years of experience in engineering, ballistics, defense technology, finance & global marketing strategy & our Advisory Board has over 55 combined years of military service.
Jacob Salk
President, CEO & Director
Jacob Salk is a veteran financial executive, strategic financial advisor, and venture professional with nearly two decades of experience in corporate finance, venture capital, restructuring and M&A, largely focused on technology, software and healthcare. Over the course of his career, Mr. Salk has collectively advised on over $12.0 billion of transaction and capital raising value, and he brings nearly a decade of experience in intellectual property and complex licensing models with a focus on technology. Jacob is a recognized expert in financial modeling and valuation analysis, strategic planning, general corporate finance and accounting, as well as all aspects of deal execution including fundraising across the capital structure, due diligence, and general startup dynamics, all with a sensitivity to cost reduction measures to improve operations. Mr. Salk is a firearms enthusiast and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from University of California, Los Angeles.
Tony Binek
Principal Inventor & Director
Our chief engineer, Antoni “Tony” Binek, has over 50 years of experience in engineering and ballistics, beginning with his work at the Space Research Institute at McGill University in 1968. Mr. Binek’s first technical achievement focused on structural integrity of solid rocket motors fired from guns. In 1970, he led a team that built the largest gun in the world for the US Air Force, consisting of three 16” barrels joined together. It fired 100lb aluminum cones into a target 300m away, with a muzzle velocity of 3,000m/sec. He was subsequently nominated as a chief engineer at H.A.R.P. facilities in Barbados. Mr. Binek is a principal inventor in numerous ballistics patents. Mr. Binek holds a Bachelor degree in Engineering from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Jerome Cliche
Director & Advisor
Jerome Cliche is a seasoned corporate advisor of public companies in the areas of corporate finance, investment and business development, with over 25 years of experience in finance, administration, financial planning and communications, as well as leadership in M&A and reorganization. Since 2004, he has been President of LMC Communications Inc, an integrated marketing company. Mr. Cliche was a co-founder of Renmark Financial Communications (1999), a Montreal-based company offering a wide range of integrated Investor Relations and Financial Communications services to small, medium, and large cap public companies trading on all major North American exchanges. Mr. Cliche has specialized in advising management teams on turnaround situations, focusing on companies with attractive valuations and little or no published research coverage or exposure in the investment community. Mr. Cliche is a graduate in Finance of the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières.
Sami Mouallem
Independent Director
Sam Mouallem is an engineer with over 30 years experience in procurement and supply chain integration within the military and defence sectors. He is the President of Simex Defence Inc., a leading supplier and subcontractor to the Canadian Federal Government, since 1994 which specializes in military spare parts used on military planes, ships, submarines and land equipment. Simex handles over 1,500 government contracts each year, ultimately becoming the number one supplier of defense contracts to the Canadian Department of National Defence. Mr. Mouallem holds a Bachelor degree in Engineering from McGill University.
Adm. (Ret.) Greg Slavonic
Advisor
Admiral Greg Slavonic has over 40 years of experience in government relations, strategic planning, business transformation, crisis communications, media training, public relations, marketing, and non-profit management. Admiral Slavonic’s experience includes broad and deep knowledge in providing strategic experience, counsel in executive agency interaction, constituent relations, personnel team building, motivation, management and organizational planning/formation. His strong leadership and problem solving skills led targeted marketing campaigns and governmental initiatives in both the public and private sectors. He is a trusted partner and strategic advisor to senior business/corporate executives and government leaders for community outreach, government/public affairs expertise. In addition, Admiral Slavonic holds an extensive network of corporate, government, state and community organizations which makes him a highly visible leader. Admiral Slavonic holds a bachelor degree in Journalism and Broadcasting from Oklahoma State University and a master of education from University of Central Oklahoma.
Col. (Ret.) Bill Coultrup
Advisor
Col. (Ret.) Bill Coultrup served 30 years in the US Army, with 24 years in multiple Special Operations units, commanding troops in various continents and combat zones. Most recently, Bill served as US SOCOM Legislative Affairs Director interacting with Congress on all matters pertaining to SOCOM. After the military, he worked in the Aerospace & Defense field continuing to support US and Allied forces in critical overseas missions. Bill currently serves as president of Republic Mission Systems, where he consults heavily with the Department of Defense.
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