Chris Ericson serves as Chief Operating Officer at Red Cat Holdings Inc., a leading provider of drone hardware and software solutions for military, government, and commercial operations. With over 25 years of experience in operations, supply chain management, and manufacturing within the aerospace and defense sectors, Ericson has built a distinguished career scaling high-tech enterprises. Prior to joining Red Cat, he was COO at Teal Drones, where he spearheaded operational growth and efficiencies that positioned the company for its 2023 acquisition by Red Cat, integrating advanced unmanned aerial systems into the firm's portfolio. Ericson's achievements include optimizing global supply chains for mission-critical technologies, reducing production costs by up to 30% at previous roles, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver products compliant with stringent DoD standards. His tenure at L3Harris Technologies honed his expertise in defense manufacturing, while earlier positions at innovative startups equipped him with agile strategies for rapid prototyping and market deployment. These accomplishments have earned him recognition as a pivotal leader in the evolving drone industry. At Red Cat Holdings, Ericson oversees all operational functions, including manufacturing, logistics, and quality assurance, driving the company's expansion in small UAS platforms like the Black Widow and TRICHON. Under his leadership, Red Cat has enhanced production scalability to meet surging defense demands, solidifying its role as a key innovator in autonomous drone technologies.