Mike DiCosola, CEO and founder of DISC, leveraging more than ten years of general contracting experience and seven years of research and development in autonomous vehicle delivery, developed a strong portfolio of UAS/AAM infrastructure intellectual property which includes an Autonomous Fleet Logistic Infrastructure and Delivery System or “Vertiport In-A-Box System” (VIB). A fully autonomous smart airport that works with aircraft ranging from small quadcopters to large electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, the system also includes a separate but integrated smart vehicle mailbox/parcel landing/takeoff pad and charging station and fully integrated cyber security support services. Mike designed the network to be scalable, modular, interoperable and cybersecure on an open platform with blockchain data validation, encryption and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) backbone software, supported by a node-centric edge computing mesh network. Mike has designed several patents over the years. Mike’s manufacturing experience has allowed him to create products from cradle to grave. From designing & creating retail products, as well as its packaging and marketing material that goes behind it, to managing wholesale distribution and warehouse logistics. Mike’s interest and focus is in National Air Space Infrastructure for the UAS/Drone Delivery and Services industry. Mike has extensive experience in General contracting over the past ten years and is currently in the process of developing a Smart Home subdivision in the hopes to have it integrate with drone delivery services. Mike’s studies are focused on a double degree in Aviation Transportation Management and Unmanned Systems and is currently working on his accelerated Master’s Degree. Several of Mike’s patents focus mainly of this subject of interest. Mike’s goal is to make UAS delivery & services a safe and proficient method used at both the consumer and commercial private sector, as well as the public and military sector. With over 600 UAS & AAM industry URLs, UAS patent filings, and dozens of UAS trademarks, Mike hopes to help contribute to this industry and its very talented wide range of participants, by providing the R&D needed to make drone delivery a reality in every day life.

Patrick brings over 20 years of technology and cybersecurity experience as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Drone Industry Systems Corporation.  Patrick has over ten years of technology, application security, database development and management, web development, information security, DevSecOps, cloud architecture and cloud security experience in an agency in the executive branch of the United States government and over ten years of combined experience in private industry, software industry, financial industry, financial technology, and the education industry.  Recently, Patrick worked for Contrast Security as a senior solutions architect. Patrick currently works at ZeroNorth as a senior field engineer. Patrick is pursuing his master of science degree in predictive analytics/data science with a specialty in artificial intelligence at Northwestern University and has a bachelors degree in integrated studies from Governors State University with a minor in business administration.

As a professional meteorologist since 1985, Rick has been employed as a Flight Operations Aviation Meteorologist at United Airlines, Broadcast Meteorologist at WFLD Chicago and CBS2 Chicago. Rick is currently a college professor of Aviation Meteorology, Weather and Climate, Natural Disasters and Climate Change at five local colleges. Rick recently authored his own 22 chapter fully online textbook on Aviation Meteorology. Rick can be heard providing expert analysis on all types of weather on WGN Radio. Rick is also a contracted meteorologist for TOVAR Snow Professionals and performs forensic expert testimony as needed. Rick also provides and delivers daily radio weather forecasts for WJOL 1340AM, the largest station in Will County, Illinois. Rick is also the weekly voice of weather and climate for the Mike Novak Environmental Science Show since 2008.

James Kinnerk is a licensed Aviation Maintenance Technician with over thirty years of experience working in the field of aircraft maintenance. James has developed a particular set of skills acquired over his long career. Skills that make James a natural fit for his role within Drone Industries. The majority focus of James’ career has been in the heavy jet and airline transport category. Over the past several years, James has brought his skillset to academia where’s he’s held a variety of positions with prestigious FAA Part 147 aircraft maintenance institutions, ranging from Adjunct Professor through Direct of Education. Avionics, composites, aircraft systems, advanced aircraft structures, aircraft engines, and Part 147 compliance are among the areas of James’ purview and expertise. Holding certification as a FAA Designated Maintenance Examiner, James is actively testing applicants to become the next generation of fully licensed Airframe & Powerplant mechanics. James is excited to bring his wide range of aircraft maintenance, regulatory, and compliance expertise to the evolution of powered flight - Drone Industry Systems.

Zahoor Ahmad is a Professional Civil & Transportation Engineer with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Mr. Ahmad has five years of diverse experience in the industry. For the last five years, Mr. Ahmad has practiced: Site Planning and Development, Roadway Designs, Stormwater Management, Construction Inspections, and Project Management. Mr. Ahmad is a Certified Planning Engineer and an Autodesk Certified Professional in infrastructure design. Mr. Ahmad has acquired proficiency in modern modeling and designing tools. Moreover, Mr. Ahmad has great experience of municipal project designs and plan reviews for multiple small municipalities, in the state of Wisconsin. Mr. Ahmad has completed several small to mid-size commercial projects. Furthermore, Mr. Ahmad has successfully completed a number of projects ranging from small residential to large subdivision projects. Mr. Ahmad has a background of Stormwater Management and has designed Stormwater Management Plans for small single-family houses, to mid-size commercial site, to residential subdivisions as big as 37, 59 and 62 Acres. Mr. Ahmad has a deep understanding of international, local, municipal, and state design codes and ordinances, and permitting procedures, in multiple states in the United States.

Jamie Welkis has joined the incredible team at Drone Industry Systems, Corp., to continue to build upon her diverse technical skillsets, passion for innovation, and the transformational impacts of technology to be both disruptive and equalizing. She brings 25 years of technology consulting in a variety of public, private, commercial, and educational settings. She has been successful managing and supporting large organizations with long-range planning for the implementation of cutting-edge technologies at all phases of research, design, development, technology infrastructure planning, procurement, maintenance, team building and professional development. Over the years she has developed strong relationships with local and national companies, and vendors in the technology sector. She has written and received grants from companies like Amazon, government agencies, and non-profits over the years. She has a broad range of skills in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, blockchain and smart contracts, cloud architecture, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, computer programming, CRM, DeFi, engineering, graphic design, mobile and web application design (UI/UX), NFT’s, networking, robotics, video game design production, and 3D printing and design. Jamie received her Masters and Bachelor’s of Science degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She has served the technology community as a Director of Educational Technology for AHRC NYC, a Technology Specialist for Innovative Designs for Education (IDE Corp.), and a technology coordinator for Newark Public Schools. Currently she is completing her certifications in Blockchain Development with Consensys a market-leader in Blockchain Software technology and the Blockchain Council.

Ray Adams brings over 31 years of aviation experience in air traffic management in the New York City metropolitan area in both the terminal and enroute environments.  He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in June 2021 after working in some of the busiest, complex facilities in the world including New York Air Traffic Control Center on Long Island and Newark Liberty Airport’s air traffic control tower.  He has a large base of knowledge and experience in air transport operations that translate to the future of UTM and AAM airspace integration.  Through his work with the Federal Aviation Administration on the NextGen portfolio of technologies, Ray has become a subject matter expert in the development and deployment of a number of aviation modernization systems including data-link communications, enhanced GPS navigation systems and traffic flow management.  He and his projects have received accolades from the highest levels of government and industry.  In addition, he has over 15 years of legislative and policy experience at the federal and state level advocating for aviation and safety interests and has represented air traffic controllers in National Transportation Safety Board investigations.  

Mr. Alexander is a 40-year veteran of military, general and commercial aviation, is the founder and president of Five-Alpha (5α) LLC, and is a globally recognized subject matter expert in helicopter, vertical lift and advanced air mobility infrastructure design, development, and safety. He currently serves as the Infrastructure Advisor to the Vertical Flight Society, is Co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team’s (USHST) Infrastructure Working Group and is a committee member on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 418, Standard for Heliports as well as the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Vertical Flight Infrastructure Sub-Working Group. He teaches heliport accident investigation as a platform instructor for the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where, in 2010, he, along with several other industry experts, assisted TSI in developing their “Heliport Evaluation Training Course” for FAA and DOT inspectors. Mr. Alexander is past president of the National EMS Pilots Associating (NEMSPA) as well as past president of the Indiana Association of Air Medical Services (INAAMS). Is an alumnus of Parks College of Aviation and is a former U.S. Army Warrant Officer and ‘Aeroscout’ Helicopter Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Standardization Instructor having served both on active duty and in the Indiana Army National Guard.

Dawn Zoldi is an experienced 28 year Air Force veteran (Colonel, USAF, Retired) - Active TS/SCI Clearance - 25 active duty/3 federal civil service - and internationally recognized subject matter expert in UAS/UAV/UTM/AAM/eVTOL/sTOL - law policy and regulation.  Dawn possesses deep military and civilian expertise and experience. Dawn has a record of success leading organizational change, including developing organizational vision and implementing the policies and procedures required to achieve that vision, within available resources and in a continuously changing environment.  Dawn is a transformative leader of diverse groups and organizations.  Dawn has directly supervised, managed, and developed more than 100 Total Force officers, enlisted and civilian personnel including attorneys, paralegals, faculty members, support staff, and post-graduate interns to be some of the nation’s finest professionals.  Dawn has performed wide-ranging duties with worldwide responsibilities at every echelon of command and in deployed environments.  Dawn has excelled in Joint, Inter-Agency, Coalition and non-governmental arenas, bringing together individuals of diverse backgrounds to achieve outstanding results.  Dawn has attended and instructed at advanced U.S. military schools.  Dawn Possesses a strong record of scholarly accomplishments including peer-reviewed research and publications, undergraduate teaching experience and demonstrated service to educational institutions in various capacities.  Dawn has designed, delivered and assessed courses, seminars and workshops.  She has also facilitated staff and educational programs and provided mentorship to students, faculty, and staff.  Dawn’s life experience and research interests contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms.  Dawn’s prolific work evidences a wide variety of intellectual interest including on the UAS, AAM, military operations, homeland security, Profession of Arms, international law, diversity, character, leadership development, and others.  Dawn has been the recipient of multiple awards, decorations and recognition, including the Legion of Merit and Defense Superior Service Medals, the Women to Watch in UAS (2019 - Leadership) and one of 62 Top Women in Aerospace and Aviation to Follow on LinkedIn 2021.

William S. Cromarty is a former federal officer and national security subject-matter expert in aerospace and satellite systems, space/counterspace weapons system counterproliferation, and aerospace-sector geopolitics. As part of Spire Global's federal team, William spearheads public-private partnerships with federal agencies on matters of aviation and maritime tracking, high-definition weather data, and custom CubeSat builds through Spire's constellation of over 100 satellites. Prior to his former national security role, William served in the emergency management and Silicon Valley tech sectors with specialization in radio communications systems. William holds degrees from New York University and the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, has performed NASA Astrobiology field research in austere regions, and is currently pursuing additional post-graduate studies in small satellite engineering at the George Mason Volgenau School of Engineering. William is a Fellow at the Royal Astronomical Society, a National Eagle Scout Association World Explorer, and a term member of The Explorers Club; he has served as a past invited lecturer at NASA, USCG NAVCEN, USFS, The UAS Summit, the American Geographical Society, and the Naval Postgraduate School on satellite remote sensing and UAS operations.

Sharon Rossmark is the Chief Executive Officer of Women And Drones, the premier global platform about women who are disrupting, innovating, and shaping the future of the drone industry. She is also a FAA Certified Remote Pilot and a Transport Canada Advanced Remote Pilot. Ms. Rossmark is a business executive with extensive experience leading profitable growth and business transformation initiatives, as well as establishing strategic advantages for Fortune 100, start-ups, and nonprofit organizations. She has expertise in establishing strategic partnerships, emerging market strategy and process improvement. Sharon is also a book author, international speaker, panelist, and moderator.

Mr. Cole is a retired executive from the food industry with extensive DSD & warehouse delivered experience. His expertise is in transportation strategy and operations, out-sourcing, M&A, organizational design, 3rd-party logistics and private fleet management as well as strategic transportation procurement and network optimization. In addition to his experience in transportation Mr. Cole has experience in distribution and Direct Store Delivery operations spanning over 30+ years. Mr. Cole has spent 30+ years in the food industry where he was in executive roles within supply chain leading companies like: Frito-Lay, Nabisco and Kraft Foods. In the transportation industry he was Sr. Director of Transportation and Customs NA for Kraft Foods where he managed $1.2 billion in operating expenses while leading industry changes in TMS (Oracle), fuel surcharge (Breakthrough Fuel), transportation forecasting (Terra Technology) and Lean Six Sigma processes. Mr. Cole is a devoted passionate former industry executive who connects the dots on end to end supply chain solutions. Some of his key competencies are: ERP’s, sustainable cost savings, supply chain optimization, change management, private fleet management and M&A. Mike has extensive experience with carrier relationships and supplier partnering around a “Shipper of Choice” strategic approach. Mr. Cole also has a well rounded background in distribution, 3PL facility oversight that will enable him to provide an insightful look in to an organizations realistic opportunities to improve it’s end to end performance in supply chain