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For John Purvis, company growth and technological expansion is not about a top-down model of dictation and direction, but instead it is about empowering employees and celebrating ideas and successes.
This culture of empowerment drives growth, creativity, and employee engagement. “By fostering an environment where employees feel trusted and encouraged to take ownership, can we tap into their diverse skills, perspectives, and expertise,” said John. “Each employee brings unique insights and ideas to the table, and by empowering them to make decisions and think independently we promote innovative thinking and problem-solving.” We strive to be an agile and responsive organization, responding to our customers’ mission needs and our employees’ innovative input. When individuals are encouraged to think critically and act autonomously, decisions can be made faster, leading to increased efficiency and adaptability.
“We are on track to move forward with innovations that move toward an autonomous product ecosystem,” said Josh. “That means continuing to adapt to the needs of our customers and the industry as a whole.
The more we can interact with various components of systems that drive intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, the more quickly we can get meaningful data in the hands of decision makers.” Not only does this vision enable more comprehensive and timely data collection, it also keeps more humans out of harm’s way as autonomous systems get smarter and more adaptive to environmental and circumstantial components.
As Chief Financial Officer for Edge Autonomy, Scott Kirk is an operationally focused executive with experience scaling operations in partnership with private equity partners and Fortune 500 leadership teams.
Scott leads the finance, accounting, and IT organizations and oversees all human resource, real estate, legal, and risk management activities. Scott brings fifteen years of experience in unmanned and autonomous systems engineering and manufacturing operations to Edge Autonomy, including prior leadership positions at Edge Autonomy, Lockheed Martin Unmanned Integrated Systems, Chandler/May, and AME Unmanned Air Systems. Scott holds a BS in Finance from California Polytechnic State University and is a CFA charterholder.
Josh Stinson has been growing the Edge Autonomy brand to be a recognized leader across uncrewed aircraft systems, power solutions, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions.
By developing leading-edge technologies, we enable mission success for our customers on land, in the air, and at sea. “At Edge Autonomy, we understand and appreciate the challenges surrounding our customers’ missions,” said Josh. “We are committed to delivering reliable, durable, and high-performance solutions that can withstand the most demanding environments and operations.” This vision involves a close partnership with all technological stakeholders – we collaborate on innovations and proactively address emerging requirements.
Sam Miller is responsible for guiding the transformation of customer requirements into best-in-class products, driving strategic vision in our product portfolio, and ensuring that customers are fully supported from concept through end-of-life.
After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University in 2001, Sam served a seven-year tenure at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, working in conceptual design and executing the rapid development of numerous classified UAS programs from concept through deployment. He also acted as the Operations and Maintenance Support Manager for Skunk Works’ SUAS programs for three years, further inspiring customer success through tailored training and support. Sam joined Edge Autonomy in 2009 as Engineering Manager, he adapted and expanded into multiple roles to support the business as it grew. He ultimately transitioned to Executive Vice President and COO, overseeing daily operations for over six years.
Throughout his career, Sam has acted as a catalyst in the success of UAS programs by harmonizing with customers, challenging paradigms, and fostering a culture of accelerated innovation. With over two decades of UAS experience, Sam’s pragmatic approach to problem solving and customer-centric dedication offers a unique incentive to Edge Autonomy.
As a seasoned veteran in the aerospace market, Edge Autonomy Chief of Staff Steve Adlich works closely with leadership on business operations to develop corporate long-term vision to enable success across all business initiatives.
Steve has a diverse background in both technical and operational positions. He has held engineering, technical management, business development, operations management, and executive leadership roles developing a comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the DoD aerospace market. Steve has a proven executive management track record and extensive experience driving sales growth and developing support and production operations.
Prior to joining Edge Autonomy, Steve served as president of Tyonek Native Corporation Aviation Services and Manufacturing groups. Additionally, Steve worked for Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL supporting business development initiatives in the unmanned systems market. Steve has also held technical and technical leadership positions at both Northrop Grumman and Teledyne Technologies supporting many aviation and missile systems development programs.
Steve holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Physics from Murray State University.
"We are deeply in touch with our customers’ missions and ready to apply our technical expertise to benefit in-field operations,” said Allen. "We focus on real-word solutions to unique challenges.
At Edge Autonomy we put an emphasis on fostering employee independence and decision-making, coupled with the recognition of the importance of technical knowledge for individuals at all levels. “By empowering employees with independence and decision-making capabilities, my goal is to cultivate a culture of ownership, initiative, and accountability,” said Allen. “When employees are given the autonomy to make decisions, they feel a sense of ownership and are more invested in the success of the organization. They can use their skills and knowledge to contribute meaningfully, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the table.” We create a supportive environment that encourages employee independence and decision-making. This involves building trust, setting clear expectations, providing necessary resources, and establishing effective communication channels.