Defense Industry Advisors, LLC
Meet Our Advising Team
Matthew Eberhardt
Matthew Eberhardt
Matthew Eberhardt
President & CEO: Retired Naval Officer with an MBA and Finance Degree, Matthew Eberhardt turned a $65M business around to $80M in sales and doubled ROS to 15%
in one year.
Bill Heinsohn
Matthew Eberhardt
Matthew Eberhardt
EVP & COO: With over 30 years of experience in defense and aerospace product development, Bill Heinsohn is a proven
leader in manufacturing and
business operations.
Chuck Neary
Matthew Eberhardt
Kenneth Tuten
Navy and Defense Expert: Retired Navy Captain with advanced degrees in National Security and Business, Chuck Neary is a seasoned strategist and graduate of top military and business schools.
Kenneth Tuten
Kenneth Tuten
Kenneth Tuten
Defense, Pyrotechnics & Business Development Expert: Leader with a Mechanical Engineering degree and 30 years in pyrotechnics, Kenneth Tuten brings extensive DoD expertise.
Amy Cohen
Kenneth Tuten
Doug Hadley
Defense Industry Leader: Former Raytheon Executive with 27 years in defense and a Computer Engineering degree, Amy Cohen has led major programs and held top roles in defense technology.
Doug Hadley
Kenneth Tuten
Doug Hadley
Air Force Expert & Program Manager: With 36 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard, Doug Hadley is an MBA graduate and expert in international F-16 programs and air force infrastructure.
Jeff Orr
Ken Athans
Ken Athans
Global Aviation & Defense Operations Expert: Retired US Air Force fighter pilot with an MBA and extensive certifications, Jeff Orr excels in building elite talent and establishing air defense capabilities globally.
Ken Athans
Ken Athans
Ken Athans
Navy Captain & Entrepreneur: Retired Navy Captain with an MBA and Computer Science degree, Ken Athans led large organizations and multi-million-dollar budgets, focusing on advancing defense sector capabilities.
Meet Our Marketing & Administration Team
Jessica Eberhardt
Jessica Eberhardt
Jessica Eberhardt
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer: Jessica's expertise in elevating digital presence and client engagement is unmatched. Her innovative strategies and passion drive impactful results in the world of social media. With a keen eye for emerging trends, she consistently delivers transformative solutions that resonate with audiences and foster brand growth.
Niyah DeJohn
Jessica Eberhardt
Jessica Eberhardt
Defense Marketing Strategist: Niyah DeJohn is a Digital Marketing Specialist with a BA in Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder. With expertise in web design, SEO, and social media strategy, she has successfully developed digital campaigns in both the US and Europe, enhancing global brand visibility and audience engagement.
Laura McLaughlin
Jessica Eberhardt
Laura McLaughlin
Contracts and HR Manager: With over 10 years of experience in HR management, staffing, and recruiting, Laura excels in business development & contract and proposal writing. At DIA, Laura oversees a broad range of responsibilities, including managing human resources, overseeing OTA memberships and submissions, ensuring government and business compliance, and handling contracts. making her an invaluable asset to the team.