Veteran Owned Small Business
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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
Specialized Training Cell Lead
jimbo@toughstump.com
James “Jimbo” Michael
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Lead ATOS Instructor
JIMMY LARSEN
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Tactical Networking Lead
Jon Kordes
j.kordes@toughstump.com
Unmanned Systems (UMX) Cell Lead
zebj@toughstump.com
ZEB JAILLET
Q-UGV Program Manager & Marketing Lead
christina.i@toughstump.com
Christina Isaacs
- Unmanned Systems (UMX) Cell -
Lead Unmanned Systems Instructor
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Jesse Schrader
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Co-Founder/CFO
ben@toughstump.com
Ben Brown
Co-Founder/CEO
jarrett@toughstump.com
Jarrett Heavenston
Headquarters team members
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Executive SupporT team members
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Chief Strategy Officer
Dustin Hillis
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Financial Controller
Erica Martin
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Business Ops team members
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Procurement Manager
Christine Westbrook
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Director of Business Operations
MICKELIE ROY
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Logistics team members
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Logistical Cell Lead
MANNY LOZANO
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CELL team members
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Software Development Cell Lead
Michael Smetana
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Software Developer
ROBBY RIVENBARK
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING CELL team members
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Specialized Training Cell Lead
jimbo@toughstump.com
James “Jimbo” Michael
Lead ATOS Instructor
JIMMY LARSEN
j.larsen@toughstump.com
Tactical Networking Lead
j.kordes@toughstump.com
Jon Kordes
Remote Sensing Cell team members
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Lead ARTEMIS instructor
Rob harley
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Remote Sensing / ARTEMIS Cell Leader
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RANDY ROY
UNMANNED SYSTEMS (UMX) CELL team members
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SUAS & Tactical Networking Program Manager
zebj@toughstump.com
ZEB JAILLET
Lead Unmanned Systems Instructor
J.Schrader@toughstump.com
Jesse Schrader
Q-UGV Program Manager
Christina.I@toughstump.com
Christina Isaacs
I.T. team members
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I.T. Specialist
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arlene Reynolds
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Special Projects team members
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Project Manager
Ken Wolf
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Special Projects
Bryan Green
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JARRETT (Fish) 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.
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Zeb Jaillet
Unmanned Systems (UMX) Cell Lead
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.
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BENJAMIN BROWN
CFO & 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.
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RANDY ROY
Remote Sensing / 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.
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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.
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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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CHRISTINE WESTBROOK
Procurement Manager
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.
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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.
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Dustin Hillis
Chief Strategy Officer
Dustin has over 20 years of business experience starting as an entrepreneur and co-founding multiple 7 figure businesses and earning his way to the highest level as CEO of a global conglomerate of over 20 companies. He is responsible for helping the executive team in guiding the strategic business direction of the company, securing financing, forging strategic partnerships, assisting in the hiring of key personnel and helping with many other strategic business needs. For more information go to: www.dustin-hillis.com
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Erica Martin
Financial Controller
With nearly 18 years of experience in strategic business, finance and accounting, Erica joined the Tough Stump Team as the Financial Controller. She is responsible for the management of all accounting operations, financial modeling for strategic decision making, and generally all things finance related. Erica has a Master in Business Administration degree from UMass Amherst.