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.
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John F. Wharton
Major General, US Army (Retired)
Chairman & CEO -

Ernest "Lee" Dunlap, MBA
Colonel, US Army (Retired)
Chief Operating Officer -

Tonya E. Thornton, PhD
Vice President, R&D
Critical Infrastructure Protection -

Todd L. Schafer, MBA
Senior Executive Service (Retired)
Energy & Installations -

Denise Navicky
Government Contracts
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James C. Paat
Information Technology
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Chris Newlands, MBA
Engineering & Construction
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Jeffrey S. Winston, MS
Colonel, US Army (Retired)
CBRN & Defense -

Doyle Hopper
Industrial Base
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Brian J. Gerber, PhD
Emergency & Crisis Management
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Deborah L. Walliser
Agriculture & Food Security
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Michael D. Parriski
Senior Architect & Developer
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Maria Bablyak
Strategic Advisor
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Julie A. Stupp
Communications & Media
GCC Africa
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Anietie "Nate" Udofia
GCC Africa
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Kamau Gachigi, PhD
GCC Africa
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Muazu Magaji
GCC Africa
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Abdou Fall
GCC Africa
