About

As of January 2025,
Ventus is now 100% employee owned, joining the ranks of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) companies.

An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of stock shares.

Our leadership

Mike Poirier

Chief Executive Officer

Duane Ashton

VP of Unmanned Vehicle Programs & Principal

Anne Kuprenas

Vice President Contracts and Proposals

Dr. Regan Campbell

Vice President

Paul Hoppenjans

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

Jason Rhea

Principal

Katie Ritter

Director of Operations

Beth van Burk

Director of Operations

Jennifer Walia

Director of Operations

Our Board of Directors

Christina Tragle

Board of Director

Ron LaSalvia

Strategic Advisor

Christine Poirier

Strategic Advisor

Kim Blaugher

Board of Director

Ken Krieg

Board of Director