John Rupp

John Rupp has had extensive work experience in various leadership and management positions. John served as the Director of Global Military Sales at ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company) starting in 2019. Prior to that, they were the Vice President of Business Development at Trijicon, Inc. from 2013 to 2018, where they led a team of 16 individuals in selling optical solutions to military and law enforcement agencies.

John also had a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps, serving as the Chief of Staff for Marine Corps Aviation from 2011 to 2013. In this role, they were responsible for advising the CEO of Marine Aviation and leading a staff of 300 personnel at the Pentagon.

Before that, they held the position of Director of Air System Requirements and Program Manager for the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office at the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2009 to 2011. John led a multinational team in researching and planning future upgrades to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

Earlier in their career, they were the Chief of Staff and Director of Operations for the Third Marine Aircraft Wing from 2007 to 2009, where they directed combat and humanitarian flight operations. John also served as the Deputy Director of the Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the United States Naval Academy from 2004 to 2007, where they managed leadership and ethics instruction.

Their Marine Corps career began in 1983, holding various leadership, management, and instructor positions. Notably, they led and operated an F/A-18 squadron and served as the Executive Officer and Director of Operations for Marine Aircraft Group Eleven during the advance on Baghdad and northern Iraq.

Overall, John Rupp has a wealth of experience in leadership, business development, and military aviation operations.

John Rupp's education history includes completing a Master of Arts (MA) degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from The United States Army War College. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Science (Management/Engineering) from the United States Naval Academy. No specific start or end years were provided for either degree.