Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber serves as the President and CEO of Quest Defense Systems and Solutions business and is responsible for providing the leadership and growth of this venture. In his 14 years at Quest Global, Steve has held various leadership roles in new business development and account management.
Steve is a 41-year veteran of the Aerospace industry and brings a diverse executive leadership background in P and L management, business development, sales, program management, and engineering. Prior to joining Quest Global, Steve’s most recent assignment was leading the sales efforts for TechnoSoft, Inc., a Cincinnati-based engineering software technology concern. Steve had a 21-year career with Pratt & Whitney in various roles, including Joint Strike Fighter Concept Demonstrator Program Manager, Turbine Module Center Product Director, and Aftermarket Repair Engineering Director. After leaving Pratt & Whitney, Steve led the UTC corporate account for the Belcan Corporation.
Steve holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University and an MBA from the Sloan Fellows Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Steve wholeheartedly embraces the philosophy of “being a coach, not a critic” and follows Ted Lasso’s notion of “being curious, not judgmental.” With a firm belief that every day presents an opportunity for personal growth, he is dedicated to leading teams that tackle some of the most difficult challenges faced by the Defense industry.
As the President of Quest Global, Bob is responsible for establishing and maintaining senior customer relationships, catalysing new business development, and overseeing innovative and transformational deals. In this role, he also assists in building relationships with strategic acquisitions for the company.
Joe supports Special Missions across Quest Global to include key client contract negotiations, strategic business solutions, M&A, and culture endeavors.
John Thackrah is the founding Principal of Sextant Solutions LLC, an aerospace, maritime and government acquisition consultant.
Frank Kendall is an independent consultant to defense industry firms and non profit research organizations. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, a Senior Advisor to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and a member of th e Council on Foreign Relations. Among other industry positions, he is a member of the board of directors of Leidos Corporation and of Leonardo Electronics USA Inc. From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Kendall served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, T echnology and Logistics (AT& after serving as the Principal Deputy Under Secretary from 2010 2012. Mr. Kendall has over 45 years of experience in engineering, management, defense acquisition, and national security affairs in private industry, governmen t, and the military.
Page Hoeper is a private consultant, corporate director, and venture capitalist. Since leaving government service, Mr. Hoeper has focused on corporate governance and board service. He chairs the boards of OnPoint Technologies, Inc., 501c(3) venture capital fund established by Congress to focus on emerging commercial technologies of interest to the U.S. Army, and Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, a provider of engineering services to the U.S. defense industry.