Senior Advisors – Strategic Marketing Innovations, Inc.

In addition to its full-time staff, SMI works with more than 50 senior advisors who bring deep expertise across areas such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), defense acquisition, advanced materials and manufacturing, shipbuilding, and energy programs. Our senior advisors are seasoned professionals with decades of experience in government, industry, and research who help clients navigate complex challenges. They provide additional specialized insights, strategic guidance, technical support, and valuable networks that strengthen SMI’s ability to deliver results.

Alan Hill

Expert in advanced materials and manufacturing innovation

Alex Wagner

Former Air Force Assistant Secretary for defense policy

Andrew Koch

Defense-focused communications and media relations strategist

Anthony “Tony” Tether, Ph.D.

Former DARPA Director from 2001 to 2009

Arun Seraphin

Materials technology expert and NDIA Critical Tech leader

Bill Barker

Veteran engineer in nuclear facility operations and commissioning

Brian Moran

Public safety and homeland security policy expert

Capt. Pat Peterson USN RET

Former Naval Aviator and CNO staff member

Col. David Anhalt

DoD flight testing and space systems management expert

Col. Jack O’Neill

30 years of active duty in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Col. Jason B. Mello

Industry Executive and retired USAF acquisition leader

Col. Thomas Stautz

Expert in program management and defense acquisition

Craig A. Hughes

Air Force aviation leader with decades of global engagement

Dan McCarthy

Former USTR leader in trade and congressional strategy

David Dorheim

30 years of experience in the power and energy market

David Greenlees

International trade compliance attorney and defense advisor

Denise Swink

Vice Chairman, National Materials and Manufacturing Board at NAS

Douglas Bush

Defense acquisition and congressional oversight expert

Elizabeth Henry

Expert in additive manufacturing and tech partnerships

Eric Fick

Former F-35 Program Executive Officer and USAF leader

George Kachen, Ph.D.

Prior Senior Director of Technology Transfer at UMass-Lowell

Gerry Lamb

Shipbuilding advocate and former General Dynamics government lead

Jake Jacobson

USAF leader in global operations and IT

James Zheng

Retired Army scientist specializing in military technology

Jaret Riddick, Ph.D.

Defense autonomy expert with two decades shaping U.S. tech strategy

Jim Kohlenberger

Former White House OSTP Chief of Staff and policy advisor

Joe Donovan

Government Relations Strategist and Policy Advisor

Kathi Martin

DOE EERE Fuel Cell and Energy Expert

Kim Quranantello

Former Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense

Kirk McConnell

National security and quantum computing policy specialist

Lee Levy

Global security, logistics, and aerospace leadership expert

LtG Gordon “Gordy” Fornell

Retired 3-Star General in Air Force systems acquisition

Major General (Ret.) David Abba

Air Force operations and F-35 strategy specialist

Michael “Mick” Maher

DARPA veteran in advanced materials and manufacturing

Mike Dubberly

Head of the Structures Division at Naval Air Systems Command

Omer Poroy

Naval systems and autonomous maritime technology expert

Patricia Underwood, Ph.D.

Expert in PFAS management and chemical risk strategy

Peter Wells

Veteran nuclear engineer with 40+ years of experience

RADM Andy Loiselle, USN Ret.

Former Director of Air Warfare and Naval Aviation leader

Robert “Bob” Johns

Expert in specialty materials and federal collaboration

Robert Latiff

Leading Expert in National Security and Advanced Technologies

Ryan Crumpler

Legislative affairs and defense policy communications expert

Sarah Blackwood

Energy and transportation policy leader across sectors

Steve Markle

Former Navy Program Manager, Electric Ships Office director

Terence E. McKnight

Former Navy commander and maritime security expert

Tim Scott

Advanced Materials and Aerospace Manufacturing Specialist

Timothy McCoy, Ph.D.

Director of the U.S. Navy's Electric Ships Office (PMS-320)

Timothy Welch

35+ years of service in federal hydropower programs

Tobin McGregor

Technology transfer and commercialization manager at NIST

Vic Pugliano

Defense Materials Expert with 36 Years in Tech and Leadership

Vice Admiral (Ret.) John Fuller

Former Naval Inspector General and fleet commander

Victor Gavin

Cybersecurity and defense technology leadership expert

Walter Hearne

20+ years of experience in defense appropriations and acquisition

Whitney B. Jones

Former Navy leader focused on submarine and shipbuilding

Want to learn more? Contact us today!

get started

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20001

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Sign Up Now

SMI is a government affairs firm located in Washington D.C.

Contact Us

© 2026 Strategic Marketing Innovations, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Disclaimer | Accessibility | Web Services | Web Design