David Lyons
About David Lyons
David Lyons is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and the Vice President of Business Development, known for his expertise in multi-domain integration and global strike operations.
Title and Current Position
David Lyons holds the position of Vice President of Business Development. He is responsible for leading business growth initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in military and aerospace domains to drive strategic objectives and foster innovation within the company.
United States Air Force Career
David Lyons is a retired United States Air Force Colonel who commanded at the squadron, group, and installation levels, including in and out of combat. He has been recognized as a multi-domain integration expert and a Global Strike Subject Matter Expert. His career in the Air Force is distinguished by his leadership in various high-stakes environments and by his contributions to military strategy and operations.
Education and Academic Achievements
David Lyons holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy, an M.B.A. in Military Management from TUI University, and an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He was a National Defense Fellow at Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, signaling his commitment to academic excellence and strategic learning.
Professional Expertise and Roles
David Lyons has a notable professional background serving in staff assignments at the Headquarters Air Force, Sub-Unified Command, and the Joint Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation level at DARPA. He was previously the Growth Lead at Spectrum Systems, Mercury Systems, where he successfully launched a $200M product line by repurposing existing technology to meet crucial government needs.
Teaching and Professional Recognition
David Lyons is a graduate of the United States Air Force Weapons School and later returned as an instructor. He was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate and Instructor at the USAF F-16 Weapons School. Additionally, he was awarded the 2009 Claire Lee Chennault Award as the United States Air Force’s Top Aerial Warfare Tactician, reflecting his expertise and contributions to aerial warfare tactics.