Focused Support is pleased to announce the appointment of retired United States Air Force Colonel Andrew “Judge” Beitz as Director of Strategic Initiatives.
Beitz is joining Focused Support after retiring with 24+ years of service as an Air Force officer, fighter pilot, and weapons officer. Beitz has been on the leading edge of unmanned aircraft operational development, including commanding the United States Department of Defense‘s sole combat 5th Gen Remotely Piloted Aircraft squadron.
Focused Support CEO Jonathan “Yama” Shill said, “Throughout his career while serving at all echelons [tactical, operational, and strategic], Judge has envisioned the future of air operations and led the manifestation of that vision as a fighter pilot, Weapons School instructor, RPA squadron commander and Assistant Deputy Director within the Joint Staff Operations Directorate, J-3. Judge’s expertise and experience truly make him uniquely qualified to provide both strategic vision and tactical direction for our products.”
As Director of Strategic Initiatives Beitz will shape the development of Focused Support’s mission platforms to maximize growth in strategic markets.