CEO
RED CAT

Thompson is a serial tech entrepreneur who has led companies from the startup phase to successful exits and IPOs. Founder of EdgeNet, a private ISP, and co-founder of Towerstream, a wireless service provider (public 2007 NASDAQ). In 2018 he founded Red Cat, the company at the forefront of providing solutions for the rapidly growing commercial and recreational drone industries.

CRO
RED CAT

A graduate of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Geoff is the Chief Revenue Officer of Red Cat. He is a 22-year veteran of USAF Special Operations with extensive experience in ground operations and intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR). Most recently, he served as Vice President of Business Development at Vantage Robotics and was responsible for establishing U.S. government and international business relationships with a focus on penetrating new market segments to support sales growth. Prior, he spent over 16 years at AeroVironment, initially as Director of Flight Operations, where he was responsible for training and equipping flight operations personnel to conduct training and operations globally, and later as Director of International Business Development, where he was responsible for major international market segments/regions. Geoff was named CRO after having served as the General Manager of Teal Drones where he managed and coordinated efforts relating to scaling the production of Black Widow™ to support the U.S. Army Short Range Reconnaissance Award and Red Cat’s global customer base.

CFO
RED CAT

President
FLIGHTWAVE

Shawn Webb is a seasoned operations leader with extensive experience in aerospace, defense, and manufacturing. He brings deep expertise in complex electronic assemblies, unmanned aircraft systems, loitering munitions, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Known for his strategic and hands-on leadership style, Shawn has successfully led multi-site operations, scaled production capabilities, and driven transformation initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Most recently, as Vice President of Operations at AeroVironment, Shawn led significant capacity and revenue growth within the Loitering Munition Systems business segment. He expanded production capabilities, improved operational performance, and drove cultural change across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and program management functions. His work has been instrumental in supporting mission-critical programs in high-growth, regulated environments.

Prior to AeroVironment, Shawn held leadership roles at BEGA North America and Bombardier Aerospace, where he led operational enhancements, implemented lean manufacturing principles, and managed complex aerospace development programs. His ability to scale operations, develop high-performing teams, and champion innovation has made him a driving force behind operational excellence in fast-paced industries.

VP of Finance & Accounting
RED CAT

Sam Pelletier is Vice President of Finance and Accounting at Red Cat Holdings.

Sam is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a diverse background in sales, operations, accounting and finance.  Sam spent 7 years in sales and operational roles for a consumer product company and then pivoted his career to accounting and finance.  Sam spent time in public accounting with a top 10 international accounting firm where he focused on auditing public and private companies in industries such as consumer products, financial leasing and technology.  Prior to joining the team in January of 2024 as Corporate Controller, Sam spent about four years at a consumer product company that is publicly traded.  Sam’s expertise spans financial reporting, inventory management, internal controls, audit coordination and general expertise in public company financial management.

VP of Business Development
Global Defense Solutions
TEAL DRONES

Brian is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in US Air Force Special Operations, where he honed his skills in air and ground operations and strategic planning. Transitioning to the private sector, he served as the Director of Flight Operations at Aerovironment Inc., overseeing critical projects and ensuring operational excellence. His expertise led him to Teal Drones, where he took on the role of Senior Director of Business Development for Global Defense Solutions, focusing on international markets and forging key partnerships. Later, he joined Edge Autonomy LLC as Director of Business Development, specializing in serving the US Army and the Americas, driving growth and innovation in autonomous technologies. Throughout his career, Brian has been a driving force in advancing cutting-edge solutions for defense and security challenges.

VP, Tech and Innovation (Special Programs)
RED CAT

VP, Marketing
RED CAT

A graduate of Syracuse University’s Industrial & Interaction Design program, is the Vice-President of Marketing at Red Cat Holdings. Having worked for over 20 years in the defense and unmanned systems industries, his focus has been in developing thought-provoking product campaigns while optimizing customer touchpoints. His portfolio includes designing solutions for robotic and autonomous systems, augmented reality, virtual reality, simulation training environments, and interactive experiences. Stan has created impactful marketing campaigns and strategies for a variety of technology focused organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Audi USA, L3 Harris, NASA, AeroVironment, Inc. and USSOCOM and continues to lead, consult, and support in the development of compelling customer experiences.

VP, Regulatory Affairs
RED CAT

Brendan Stewart is an experienced aviation compliance professional with extensive experience helping organizations and end users reap the benefits of unmanned systems. Brendan was responsible for receiving the 4th ever approved 107.39 waiver allowing his clients to successfully operate a UAS over people as early as 2017, and the first Part 107 waiver to allow localized urban drone delivery operations. Brendan specializes in aircrew training, human factors mitigation, and failure analysis. He regularly shares his expertise at national conferences speaking on UAS operations, training, and safety.

VP, Business Operations
RED CAT

Rachel Erb, Vice President of Business Operations at Red Cat Holdings, brings extensive experience in the drone industry, including her previous role as Director of Customer Business Operations at AeroVironment. With a strong background in business operations and a deep understanding of unmanned systems, Rachel excels at building and streamlining processes, driving growth, and ensuring operational excellence. Her expertise supports Red Cat’s mission to deliver advanced drone solutions for military, government, and commercial applications.

Committed to empowering the warfighter, Rachel has played a key role in expanding Red Cat’s reach by designing and implementing Sales Enablement processes, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities across the company. Under her leadership, the company continues to develop and provide mission-critical technology that enhances situational awareness, surveillance, and operational effectiveness.

Looking ahead, Rachel is focused on furthering Red Cat’s impact with a focus on the development of industry leading procedures across the entire company.