Two highly experienced military professionals have joined ASKA’s Defense Strategy Advisory board. Lt Gen (ret) Andy Croft, United States Air Force and Eric Edwards, former Director for the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Andrew and Eric served at senior military positions prior to taking retirement and are contributing their expertise to help ASKA identify and act on new defense-related opportunities and expand the company’s leadership role in multimodal development. During Andrew Croft’s distinguished military career, he served in roles that tapped his strength as a leader and his innate ability as a negotiator to create collaborative partnerships. Andrew excelled in high-level roles that leveraged his skills in strategy, planning, negotiation, acquisition and requirements. In senior leadership positions, he engaged with government, interagency, and embassies to build and improve key partnerships. In Andrew’s last role as Military Deputy Commander, he was responsible for DoD security and defense cooperation. As a highly experienced fighter pilot, Andrew is well-versed in a wide array of combat aircraft and weapons systems. Eric Edwards is a scientific and engineering expert on research and development for aviation. In his 31-year career as a Department of the Army civilian, he served in director-level roles and achieved top ranking as a Tier 2 member of the Senior Executive Service and was decorated for numerous Civilian Service Awards. Eric was the Director of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), which had an integral role in the Army’s Future Vertical Lift initiative to design and develop the next generation of vertical lift aircraft. He exercised direct line authority over all activities to assure adequacy of budgeting, planning, conduct, and effectiveness of projects and a balanced and competent technical capability. Today Eric also works with Advanced Technology, Incorporated (ATI) as the Executive Director for the Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC). ASKA is well-positioned for strategic growth with an advisory board that consists of two sets of experts; technology and academic advisors who are focused on our existing private sector business, and the recently formed group of advisors with military experience to support our expanded focus on the defense sector. ASKA™ A5 is the world’s first electric-hybrid roadable VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. Multimodal vehicles with surface and air capabilities will expand mobility options, reduce risk, lower transportation costs, minimize environmental impact, and improve overall logistics and supply chain effectiveness and resilience. We deeply value Andrew and Eric’s expertise and insight, and are grateful for the opportunity to work together. Welcome Andy and Eric! #defense #technology #military #aviation #startups #innovation #dod #vtol
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