Our Team

The Global Connective Center brings decades of US military leadership, acquisition, logistics, and technology experience with an innovative platform of end-to-end smart cities solutions, a curated ecosystem of strategic global partners, and unparalleled access to government agencies and leading-edge technology.

  • John F. Wharton

    John F. Wharton

    Major General, US Army (Retired)
    Chairman & CEO

  • Ernest "Lee" Dunlap, MBA

    Ernest "Lee" Dunlap, MBA

    Colonel, US Army (Retired)
    Chief Operating Officer

  • Tonya E. Thornton, PhD

    Tonya E. Thornton, PhD

    Vice President, R&D
    Critical Infrastructure Protection

  • Todd L. Schafer, MBA

    Todd L. Schafer, MBA

    Senior Executive Service (Retired)
    Energy & Installations

  • Deborah L. Walliser

    Deborah L. Walliser

    Agriculture & Food Security

  • Doyle Hopper

    Doyle Hopper

    Industrial Base

  • Dee Daugherty

    Dee Daugherty

    Colonel, US Army (Retired)
    Global Supply Chain

  • Denise Navicky

    Denise Navicky

    Government Contracts

  • James C. Paat

    James C. Paat

    Mission Solutions

  • Julie A. Stupp

    Julie A. Stupp

    Communications & Media

  • Chris Newlands, MBA

    Chris Newlands, MBA

    Engineering & Construction

  • Maria Bablyak

    Maria Bablyak

    Strategic Advisor

GCC Africa

  • Anietie "Nate" Udofia

    Anietie "Nate" Udofia

    GCC Africa

  • Kamau Gachigi, PhD

    Kamau Gachigi, PhD

    GCC Africa

  • Muazu Magaji

    Muazu Magaji

    GCC Africa

  • Abdou Fall

    Abdou Fall

    GCC Africa