Robert Liscouski, formerly CEO and President of QCi, transitioned to Chairman of the Board in February 2024 to steer the company's strategic vision and head the Risk Committee. With over 35 years of executive experience spanning public and private sectors, including pivotal roles in cybersecurity and national security programs, he played a pivotal role in QCi's evolution into a leading Quantum Solutions company listed on Nasdaq. Previously appointed as the
Bob Kolasky, as Senior Vice President of Critical Infrastructure at Exiger, leads the development of advanced risk management technology for critical infrastructure. With over two decades of expertise, he holds key roles at organizations like the Carnegie Endowment, CSIS, and Auburn University's McCrary Institute. Previously, Kolasky served as the founding Director of CISA's National Risk Management Center, contributing to vital initiatives in cybersecurity and supply chain risk management.
Michael J. Ard, currently Program Director and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University’s Master of Science in Intelligence Analysis program, brings a wealth of experience from his tenure as a CIA analyst and manager, specializing in Latin American and Middle Eastern affairs. He served as Deputy National Intelligence Officer for the Western Hemisphere at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. With a background in corporate security and international risk consulting, Dr. Ard's expertise spans government, academia, and private sector. He holds a PhD in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia and has authored works on intelligence, national security, and Mexican politics.
Scott Stewart is the Vice President of Intelligence at TorchStone Global. Scott is a seasoned protective intelligence practitioner with over 38 years of analytical, investigative and security experience. Mr. Stewart led Stratfor’s global analysis of terrorism and security topics from 2004 to 2020. Before joining Stratfor, he was a special agent with the U.S. State Department for 10 years and was involved in hundreds of terrorisms and protective intelligence investigations. Scott was the lead State Department investigator assigned to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the follow-up New York City bomb plot. He also led a team of American agents assisting the Argentine investigation of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and was involved in investigations following a series of attacks and attempted attacks against U.S. diplomatic targets by the Iraqi intelligence service during the first Gulf War. Scott served as the deputy regional security officer in Guatemala City and was responsible for embassy and diplomatic security at that post as well as in Belize City. As protective intelligence coordinator for Dell, he served as a member of Michael Dell's executive protective team. He has also consulted on terrorism issues for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Scott has been recognized as a "protective intelligence pioneer" by Ontic's Center for Protective Intelligence. Scott is regularly featured in leading media outlets, including The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, CNN International, NPR, Reuters, USA Today, The Associated Press, World Magazine, Fox News, Discovery Channel and Time magazine. He was one of the DSS Special Agents profiled in the book "Relentless Pursuit: The DSS and the Manhunt for the Al-Qaeda Terrorists" by Samuel M Katz. He was also one of the investigators featured in the Fox Nation series "The Rising Crescent."
John Robert is an intelligence professional with 30 years in both public and private sector intelligence organizations. He currently serves as the Director of Global Intelligence & Protection for Dow, Inc. John has extensive Intelligence Community experience gained serving as Senior Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Intelligence Community, most recently serving as the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Senior Representative to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) at Fort Bragg, NC. John was serving in this capacity during the Afghanistan withdrawal, and supported evacuation of thousands of Afghans in this role and as a member of several volunteer organizations through the present day. During his 30-year career, John worked in Counterintelligence, Human Intelligence, Analysis, Strategy, Policy, Planning, and Special Programs protecting of critical technologies and information supporting U.S. National and Department of Defense priorities and policies. John also served in leadership roles at DIA, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence (OUSD(I)), and directly supported the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the White House managing special national security programs. John led teams during multiple deployments to Korea, Haiti, the Middle East and Africa, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during his active duty military service. John has an MBA and an MS in Cybersecurity Policy from the University of Maryland. He is fluent in Arabic and enjoys travel and engagement with peoples of all cultures and backgrounds.
Shane McNeil is a doctoral student at the Institute of World Politics, specializing in statesmanship and national security. As a counterintelligence policy advisor on the Joint Staff, Mr. McNeil brings a wealth of expertise to the forefront of national defense strategies. With over 22 years of defense experience, including more than 12 years in the U.S. Army and nearly 4 years of combat zone experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, he brings both innovation and experience to discussions on defense in the gray zone. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. McNeil is a prolific freelance writer, contributing insightful articles on data privacy, national security, and creative counterintelligence. He also shares his knowledge as a guest lecturer at the University of Maryland, focusing on data privacy and secure communications. As the founding director of The Sentinel Institute, Shane McNeil is developing a startup think tank that integrates innovative thinkers from academia, technology, and industry to tackle complex counterintelligence challenges.
Mr. Seline is currently the Managing Partner of The ROAR Partnership and has been Executive Director and Senior Advisor for AccelerateH2O - a 501(c)(3) organization focused on addressing barriers to innovating in water across the Southwest and Gulf Coast US. Prior to launching AccelerateH2O, Mr. Seline possesses more than 30 years of management consulting services, advising a variety of business sectors across energy, water, biosciences, digital media, and from industrial production companies to emerging technology firms. Based on implementing 180 strategic projects across the US and around the World, Richard is a skilled business strategy expert helping companies optimize processes, innovate core drivers, and grow intelligently.