Robert Copley

As the CTO, Bob is responsible for the long-range direction of The Garrett Group’s technology operations and leads the company’s internal cybersecurity posture. He researches and analyzes technology trends that could improve the company’s products and performance in new markets. He is an Air Force veteran and executive leader with over 20 years of experience in technical leadership positions. Mr. Copley’s Air Force career included eight years of providing government oversight to modification contracts valued over $350M per year on multiple aircraft platforms. He ensured quality assurance and compliance (QA/QC) in all phases of production and software development life cycles by conducting on-site audits and sampling procedures.

Additionally, he ensured that defense contractors followed ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations in his role as a foreign military sales liaison. Mr. Copley logged hundreds of flight hours as a Flight Test Director, where he evaluated the performance of network and computer systems upgrades on over a dozen types of aircraft.