Chris Crenshaw

Chris Crenshaw is an experienced professional in the defense and technology sectors, currently serving in Mission Operations at Valinor since July 2025. Previously, Chris worked as an Account Executive for USAF Programs at Gartner, focusing on enabling decision-making for leaders in the Department of Defense from December 2023 to July 2025. As a Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Forcyte from October 2020 to December 2023, Chris contributed to the development of innovative sUAS wireless charging platforms and automated operations in challenging environments. Prior roles include Director of Business Development at The Albers Group LLC, Director of International Strategy and Special Programs at Unmanned Systems Inc., and Civil Affairs Officer in the US Army. Chris holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University.