Veteran Owned Small Business
ABOUT
our team
Experience Is The Difference
Tough Stump Technologies is a Veteran Owned Small Business that fuses the latest remote sensing technology with over 150 years of combined experience in small unit tactics, SUAS operations and air-to-ground integration, combined with the highest standards of integrity and performance.
With service in all four branches of the US military and Special Operations units, the members of our team are expertly equipped to help you succeed.
Tough Stump Technologies leverages remote sensing and SUAS technology to create high definition imagery and planning products for USG, DoD, Law Enforcement and Commercial clients, offering:
- Unrivaled practical expertise in the expeditionary use of drones, laser scanners and terrestrial photogrammetry
- Secure, in-house data processing; Enhancing Situational Awareness through exploitation and dissemination to networks
- Intimate knowledge of targeting and tactical planning requirements
Co-Founder/CFO
ben@toughstump.com
Ben Brown
SUAS & Tactical Networking Program Manager
zebj@toughstump.com
ZEB JAILLET
Co-Founder/CEO
jarrett@toughstump.com
Jarrett Heavenston
ARTEMIS Cell Leader
randy.roy@toughstump.com
RANDY ROY
Specialized Training Program Manager
jimbo@toughstump.com
James “Jimbo” Michael
Key team members
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Lead ARTEMIS instructor
Rob harley
I.T. Specialist
a.reynolds@toughstump.com
arlene Reynolds
Logistical Cell Lead
MANNY LOZANO
Survey Project lead
tbrauch@toughstump.com
TIM BRAUCH
Executive Assistant
JIMMY LARSEN
Office Manager and Procurement
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Christine Westbrook
Software Cell Lead
Michael Smetana
Special Projects
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Bryan Green
Executive Assistant
MICKELIE ROY
Project Manager
Ken Wolf
Co-Founder/CFO
ben@toughstump.com
Ben Brown
SUAS & Tactical Networking Program Manager
zebj@toughstump.com
ZEB JAILLET
Co-Founder/CEO
jarrett@toughstump.com
Jarrett Heavenston
Key team members
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Key team members
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ARTEMIS Cell Leader
randy.roy@toughstump.com
RANDY ROY
Specialized Training Program Manager
jimbo@toughstump.com
James “Jimbo” Michael
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Office Manager and Procurement
Christine Westbrook
Key team members
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Lead ARTEMIS instructor
Rob harley
I.T. Specialist
a.reynolds@toughstump.com
arlene Reynolds
Survey Project lead
tbrauch@toughstump.com
TIM BRAUCH
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JARRETT HEAVENSTON
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
Jarrett founded Tough Stump Technologies after identifying a need for “Tactical Mapping.” He applies 25 years of tactical military experience to improve the capacity of righteous organizations to shoot, move and communicate.
Jarrett is an FAA Part 107 remote pilot.
- Proud graduate of Modoc High School
- Survived Ranger Regiment in the 90’s
- God Father of ARTEMIS
- Gray Man
- Favorite quote: “Complete idiots start their own business…I think I can do this!”
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Zeb Jaillet
suas & Networking cell leader
Zeb Jaillet is the Cell Leader for small unmanned aerial systems and tactical networking. After 24 years as an Air Force Combat Controller, he joined the Tough Stump Team in 2019. He crafts tailor made SUAS training courses and can create a communications network where none exist. Zeb has a Bachelor of Information Technology, a Bachelor of Business Administration, an Associates in Airway Management, and is also an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, and has received a Bronze Star with Valor.
- Loves making fun profiles for his team
- Aspiring voice over actor
- another funny fact to add personality
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BENJAMIN BROWN
COO & CO-FOUNDER
Ben is the triple threat, unmanned pilot, business executive and manned pilot, co-found Tough Stump to bring a 3rd dimension to the tactical mapping community.
United States Air Force Academy Class of 2008, Ben has a Master of Military Arts & Science, Joint Warfare.
- AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT: AMEL; COMMERCIAL: ASEL; CFI/MEI/CFII
- SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS: BRONZE STAR, DEFENSE MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, 10 AIR MEDALS, MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, 2 JOINT SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT MEDALS
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RANDY ROY
ARTEMIS CELL LEADER
Randy is the vanguard of tactical mapping piloting and instruction. After time in the US Army and Law Enforcement, Randy joined the team in 2017. His instruction has led to countless successful tactical mapping missions around the world. Randy is a USA Ranger and FAA Remote Pilot.
- known for his good looks and extensive glute workouts
-certified badass
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JIMBO MICHAEL
SPECIALIZED TRAINING CELL LEADER
Jimbo is the is a TACP turned information leader. He leads training in all things Tough Stump. Master of ATAK, ARTEMIS, ATOS and all things communication. After 25 years of service in the Air Force he shares his leadership and passion for teaching with the world.
- JTAC-I
- FAA PART 107 REMOTE PILOT
- BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR
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ARLENE REYNOLDS
I.T. SPECIALIST
Arlene gave the US Air Force 21 years of service where her information tech skills were honed.
- puts the lightning in the Thunder of Tough Stump
- short career in the Ku matai as a blood sport combatant
- DEGREE IN COMPUTER STUFF
- MASTER OF DISASTER
- BRONZE STAR
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MIKE LANZAFAMA
ARTEMIS Instructor / Operator
A veteran of over 30 years of service in the US Army as an enlisted man, NCO, Warrant Officer, and Commissioned Officer, Master Aviator with over 4600 flight hours and eleven combat tours in an OH-58D, AH-6M, and AH-64D/E. An expert in US and NATO Special Operation Air Command and Control.
- LTC(R)
- BACHELOR OF HELICOPTER
- MASTER OF PALEONTOLOGY ARTS
- FAA PART 107 REMOTE PILOT
- REAL PILOT
- BRONZE STAR
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MICHAEL SMETANA
SOFTWARE CELL LEAD
Mike is rockstar ATAK software programmer. His skills and coding prowess have elevated the Tough Stump Team. 15 years working with ATAK programming has made him a force of nature in our world.
- INTERNET GRAD
- SCHOOL OF HARD ROCKS
- WEB 2.0 CERT
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CHRISTINE WESTBROOK
OFFICE MANAGER AND PROCUREMENT
Christine is a powerhouse of skills coming from a diverse background. Being a military brat, veteran, and spouse, she understands the importance of structure and flexibility. Having served four years in the USAF and affiliations with the Special Operations community for 22 years, she understands the importance of service before self and getting the job done. She keeps the team tight and flying true.
-ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCES
-BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INCOMPLETE)
-PURSUING EDUCATION IN CYBER SECURITY, NC STATE UNIVERSITY
-2018 CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR, CATEGORY I
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JIMMY LARSEN
SA PROGRAM MANAGER
His gear box is full of experience. He is an elegant speaker, easy on the eyes and drops smart bombs on the daily.
- Jimmy has a passion for Botany, his collection of orchids is nothing shy of stunning!
- SUPER BENDY
- USAF WEAPONS SCHOOL GRADUATE
- BACHELORS OF KICKASS
- BRONZE STAR
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BRYAN GREEN
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Bryan spent time as a pilot and commander in the USAF now brings his sack of tools to the tech world.
- earned his way through college with brilliance and unmatched vocal talents
- Playful and dangerous
- LIP SYNCE BATTLE CHAMP
- SUPER DUPER PILOT
- MASTERS OF KUNG FU
- BRONZE STAR
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KEN WOLFE
PROJECT MANAGER
Ken hails from life as a US Army Ranger and business advisor. A powerful force of organization and style leads Tough Stumps most covenanted programs.
- Nickname Wolfey
- known for his hand strength and sensitive olfactory senses
- FANTASY FEST CROWNED PRINCE
- MASTERS OF SMILE, WINK & SHINE
- BACHELORS OF MARIONETTE
- BRONZE STAR
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ROB HARLEY
LEAD ARTEMIS INSTRUCTOR
After 20 years in the US Army, Rob swooped into Tough Stump from the skydiving world and now enthusiastically shares his experience and knowledge with his students and tactical mapping missions. He is a quiet professional with an operational focused approach in all things ARTEMIS.
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
- LEAN SIGMA SIX -YELLOW BELT
- FAA PART 107 REMOTE PILOT
- BRONZE STAR