Meet our Leadership
Ms. Dillman left the government to become CEO of Rsignia, scaling open source collection and digital footprint analysis, which led to its acquisition by FedData Holdings. She then led Discovery Solutions to growth and became President of Federal Data Systems (FDS), orchestrating its spin-off into Clear Fracture. Her passion remains creating seamless AI and machine learning solutions for specialized federal missions.
Gavin has over 10 years of experience in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Previously a Marine Corps Communicator supporting international diplomacy, he transitioned to Project and Program Management at Federal Data Systems. Gavin then served as Director of Operations and Product Manager for their flagship software, Revelare™, and led data collection efforts.
Brian has over 25 years of experience in the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense, specializing in emerging technologies like machine learning and distributed processing. Before joining Clear Fracture, he was the U.S. DOD Chief Digital and AI Office’s Technical Lead for Europe, CTO of BigBear.ai, and held key roles at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and U.S. European Command. He also served as Director of Endeca Technology's Public Sector and was an Army Signal Corps officer.
Dave is a former senior national security executive with over four decades of experience in intelligence operations, counterterrorism, and global affairs. He has a proven track record of leading large teams, building partnerships across the U.S. government and with allies, and delivering results in high-pressure situations. Focused on making people his top priority, Dave's goals include identifying risks and opportunities for the U.S., maintaining a global intelligence advantage, and enhancing the CIA's role in great power competition. He is a collaborative leader, critical thinker, and trusted advisor.
Jeff has 25 years of experience as an investor and operating executive in technology and marketing businesses. He is currently a partner at Breakwater Management, a private equity firm focused on tech, media, and marketing investments. Previously, he led and exited several prominent companies, including PriceGrabber and United Online. Earlier in his career, he worked at IAC and Lehman Brothers. Jeff lives in Los Angeles with his wife and three children.
Ryan Lewis is a Partner at SRI Ventures, investing in early-stage deep tech companies, particularly in AI and dual-use technologies. He co-chairs the Defense Technology Council for Global Corporate Venture, mentors at NYU's Endless Frontier Labs, and is a Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Before SRI Ventures, Ryan managed AI practices at AWS National Security and led an AI research lab at In-Q-Tel. He holds degrees from Truman State University, the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, and a certificate from MIT Sloan School of Management.