Fortem Technologies has formed a Government Advisory Board, a group of former senior US military leaders who will provide strategic guidance as the company expands its counter-drone business.
The board will be chaired by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher, who brings more than 40 years of military service to the role, including command at every level of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, service as Deputy Commanding General of the US Army Special Operations Command, and Director of Operations (J3) at US Special Operations Command.
In addition to Hutmacher, board members include:
- Gen. (Ret.) Steve Townsend, former Commander, US Africa Command
- Gen. (Ret.) Jim Slife, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force
- Gen. (Ret.) Andrew Poppas, former Commanding General, US Army Forces Command
- Vice Adm. (Ret.) Mary Jackson, former Commander, Navy Installations Command
- Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Sam Mundy III, former Commander, US Marine Corps Forces Central Command
- Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jon Jensen, former Director of the Army National Guard
- Lt. Gen. (Ret.) John Deedrick, former US Military Representative to the NATO Military Committee
- Mr. Geoff Downer, former USSOCOM Program Executive Officer for Rotary Wing
- Rear Adm. (Ret.) Matt Burns, former Commanding Officer, Naval Special Warfare Development Group
Hutmacher said the Government Advisory Board exists to help ensure Fortem’s capabilities are aligned with the real-world needs of military operators, security professionals and allied governments.
The board will meet regularly to provide strategic counsel on technology development, government engagement and operational requirements across all branches of the US armed forces and allied militaries. Members may also participate in industry and policy forums where their expertise can help advance understanding of emerging counter-drone challenges.
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Image: Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher (Fortem/LinkedIn)