MS, Aeronautical Science (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
BA, Management (University of Texas at El Paso)

Brock E. Gibson serves as the Sr. Director of Operations & Logistics Support on the executive leadership team at Insitu, Inc.  In this capacity, Mr. Gibson is responsible for a functional department comprised of four divisions and two direct reporting agencies within the company.  These include Deployed Operations, Mission Support, Training (operational and maintenance).Technical Publications, Standardization & Evaluation and the 24/7 Operations Actions Center.  The department and its staff supports the common operational functionalities for the company's major program offices.  These include both internal and external customers as well as a resident deployable force of over 200 employees.

Mr. Gibson began his career as a pilot in the United States Air Force.  As a Command Pilot, he flew numerous major weapons system and training jet/turbo-prop aircraft.  Mr. Gibson has held a multitude of military leadership positions including Flight Commander, Operations Officer, Chief of Standardization and Evaluation, and Commander of SOUTHAF Counterdrug Operations.  His assignments included CONUS and OCONUS operational tours with the USAF, Navy, Army, Joint/Combined MAJCOMs and DoS.

Mr. Gibson joined the Insitu team in Jun 2006 after serving as a military aviator and officer for over 20 years.  In his time with the company, he has been qualified as a UAS Operator, Instructor, Evaluator and maritime deployer.  Additionally, he has been a member of the Standardization & Evaluation team. He has also participated in many other complex UAS operational exercises, tests, research and developmental activities.  In 2009, Mr. Gibson was chosen to develop, organize and lead the Deployed Operations Division; providing new capabilities and standards to the maturing UAS services industry.
  
He accomplished his undergraduate work at the University of Texas at El Paso where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Management.  His graduate-level studies were accomplished at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he was awarded a Master's degree in Aeronautical Science.  Professional Military Education (PME) accomplishments include Squadron Officers School, Air Command & Staff College and foreign PME.  Mr Gibson also holds FAA Aeronautical ratings for Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot Multi-Engine Instrument, Airline Transport Pilot and an Experimental Aircraft Repairman's Certificate.

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