Forging the forefront of high-tech manufacturing
With a mission to build a $1 billion manufacturing magnate, our board commands a wealth of industry experience that propels us to the cutting edge of aerospace, defense, and robotics.
Meet the Team
The Board at
Vanguard Industrial Holdings

Timothy Carter, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board
Having built the $1 billion Saudi Arabian Military Industries enterprise from ground zero, Dr. Carter possesses an active global network in aerospace and defense that is as deep as it is wide.
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Eve Kohestani, Ph.D
Vice Chair
A trailblazer, Dr. Kohestani propels the team into the future of high-tech manufacturing with her passion for technology, science, and manufacturing.
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Kenneth Oscar, Ph.D.
Director of R&D
A former Assistant Secretary of the State of the Army, Dr. Oscar's achievements are an exemplary and powerful intersection of advanced science and national defense.
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Brian P. Kelly
Director, Aerospace
Brian P. Kelly is a Space and Defense Industry executive with over 40 years of experience in international and U.S. Space Launch Vehicles, Payloads and Missile Programs.
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Neil Dueweke
Director, Industrial Automation
Mr. Dueweke has leveraged over 30 years of expertise in robotics, machine vision, and AI-infused software to deliver transformative automation solutions and drive strategic growth.
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Elton G. Sayward
Advisor, Executive Operations
Elton G. Sayward is an accomplished operations executive with over 30 years of experience in international and U.S. management, specializing in the aerospace, defense, and software industries.
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B. Keaton Cudd III
Director, Finance
Mr. Cudd is a seasoned private equity professional. Having personally conducted over 50 transactions amounting to $100 million, he has a strong command of executing acquisitions.
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Matthew Nowell
Advisor, Automation & CI
With an extraordinary eye for efficiency, Matthew Nowell is an automation visionary with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
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Revolutionizing the future of manufacturing
Together, our mission to build a vertically integrated and synergistic portfolio of domestic manufacturers has deep impacts on the fabric of American society on many frontiers. Strengthening our national defense efforts, improving the quality of life of the American manufacturing workforce, and unlocking innovation in high-tech manufacturing are just some of the impacts of our venture.
