The Team

Dave Binnarr is the Founder and President of Grey Raven Group. A graduate of The Citadel, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with subfield concentrations in international politics and American government, his career began in U.S. Army service, spanning Air Defense operations through a senior program director role managing tactical wheeled vehicle and motorpool operations in Iraq, before transitioning to defense industry roles. Over 17 years, he held operational, business growth, and product development leadership positions across vehicle armoring, tactical platforms, electronic warfare, and occupant survivability. He has taken multiple start-ups from inception through scale. Dave serves on the board of Brothers Keeper Veterans Foundation and brings C-level leadership experience, deep defense industry relationships, and a results-driven approach to every stage of a client's industry journey.

Russ Brown is a relationship-focused leader and senior operations advisor with over 20 years of experience spanning U.S. government agencies, partner forces, and international stakeholders across demanding operational environments. A graduate of The Citadel and Special Operations Civil Affairs Officer, he deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa, building trust, aligning interagency efforts, and coordinating with partner nation forces in high-stakes environments where mission success depended on precise communication and disciplined execution. He holds a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College. He also completed advanced education in defense strategy through the U.S. Army War College. At GRG, Russ leads business operations and development, aligning capabilities with client needs across the defense sector, translating complex operational requirements into strategies that move programs forward.

Luther Hill brings experience in information security, enterprise technology, and team leadership across higher education, logistics, software, and the U.S. Army. His background includes security leadership roles with Clemson University Advancement, U.S. Xpress, and Demeter Logistics, along with data security work at DBT Labs.

His work has covered risk management, identity and access management, security program development, and workforce training. Earlier Army roles included information security management, recruiting operations, and reconnaissance. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Post University.

Tamer Fallous serves as GRG's Director of Accounts and senior-level advisor to internal and external clients, ensuring proper management of day-to-day compliance and resourcing. With more than 20 years of operations, workforce, and technology experience, he has directed onsite operations and client delivery for regional staffing organizations serving manufacturing and industrial employers across the southeast, building the reporting, controls, and accountability frameworks that keep client commitments on schedule. His hands-on understanding of organizational management at every level, combined with a technical background in computer technologies, enables him to align programmatic accountability with mission-critical goals for defense and security-focused programs. Tamer holds a degree in Computer Technologies and Information Systems.

Dustin Sinkes is a senior operations leader and program manager with more than 20 years of experience directing high-risk, multi-site operations across global environments, including a decade of service as a U.S. Army Special Operations Civil Affairs Senior NCO. In that role he managed personnel and resources across multiple countries throughout Africa and Germany, operating out of U.S. Embassies and coordinating directly with host-nation officials, interagency partners, and partner nation forces. He served as a Senior Instructor at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, designing mission-aligned training programs and developing operational leaders. Beyond his military career, he has applied that same operational discipline to environmental project management, regulatory compliance, and operations leadership in both the private and public sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from American Public University and is completing an MBA in Operational Technology Management.

Alden Wheeler brings more than 38 years of experience in investigations, public safety, training, and leadership. He is the owner and chief investigator of AWDA GPS in Anderson, South Carolina, and serves as a chief UAS pilot and instructor for search-and-rescue work in Spartanburg County.

His instruction covers flight planning, thermal imaging, mapping, inspections, documentation, and search-and-rescue applications. He develops curricula, instructor materials, and operating procedures that connect aircraft skills with the coordination and judgment a team needs in the field.

Katie Page brings experience in business development, communications, and program leadership across public institutions and private companies. Her background includes chamber communications, public education, and corrections-sector business development, where she coordinated multidisciplinary teams and built relationships with government agencies.

She founded The Advocacy Bridge to support exceptional children and their families. Her consulting work includes UAS training and public-sector initiatives, connecting program development, clear communication, and the coordination needed to move work forward.

Marc Allerdt is a mission-focused leader with more than 20 years of U.S. Army experience connecting operational requirements with practical solutions and emerging technologies. A Signal Officer by background, his assignments spanned Special Operations units at Fort Bragg, an infantry battalion at Fort Drum, a company command in Seoul, and senior roles at 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), the 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command. His career was defined by tactical communications, network modernization, command and control, and capability integration at every echelon. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Norwich University and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. At GRG, Marc bridges the gap between what a technology can do and what an operational commander or program office actually needs, with a network spanning Special Operations, conventional force, civil affairs, and interagency environments.

Jeff Martin is a senior technical applications lead and manufacturing engineer with more than three decades of experience directing complex systems integration, defense product validation, and precision manufacturing operations. His engineering foundation spans electromechanical systems, robotics, automated production equipment, and lean process development, built through formal credentials including a degree in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, certification in Electromechanical Technology, and advanced training in ABB and Fanuc robotic systems. As a project manager and application engineer in the defense sector, he led cross-functional teams through the full validation lifecycle, developing test plans, executing live-fire mine blast and vehicle performance testing against FMVSS and MIL-STD requirements, and delivering technical reports supporting government proposals and deliverables for major defense OEM programs. At GRG, Jeff serves as the senior technical authority for clients navigating engineering integration, systems validation, and the practical manufacturing challenges of bringing defense-relevant capabilities to market.

Ed Marshall brings over 40 years of experience spanning government, business, nonprofits, and higher education, with a consistent record managing complex projects and developing new programs. He began his career at The White House and later served as a congressional liaison at the U.S. Department of Labor, developing deep legislative and regulatory expertise in tax, labor, and employment policy. As Director of Tax and Fiscal Affairs at the Associated General Contractors of America, he engaged directly with Members of Congress, senior officials, and the press on a range of government-related issues. Since 2006, Ed has built a portfolio in renewable energy and sustainable development, launching and scaling businesses in solar and battery electric programs. He maintains active networks across Washington, federal agencies, state governments, Africa, and Europe.

Dave Taylor brings over 40 years of executive experience across military, academic, and industry environments, with a consistent record of leading high-performing teams and exceeding program objectives. A retired U.S. Army Colonel, he served 24 years in Infantry, Armor, and Space/Information Operations before transitioning to senior civilian roles, including Chief of Staff at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center and Director of Planning, Programming, and Operations at Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems. He holds degrees from The Citadel and Harvard University, is Level III certified in Program Management, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified, and certified as a DoD Chief Information Officer. At GRG, Dave advises companies with disruptive technologies seeking to grow their presence with federal agencies and support the warfighter.

Nick Rauch-Smock is GRG's primary unmanned robotics subject matter expert, based near Michigan's National All-Domain Warfighting Center, a hub for DoD unmanned systems programs within the JADC2 architecture. Over 10 years, he has participated in U.S. Army DEVCOM GVSC experimentations, Ground Vehicle Robotics programs, and numerous autonomy projects, in roles spanning field observer, test asset, data evaluator, and system developer. He holds an AAS in Unmanned Aerial Systems from Northwestern Michigan College, a BS in International Relations from Central Michigan University, and is completing a Master's in Systems of Systems Engineering at Wayne State University focused on counter-UAS threat validation. Beyond his technical work, he serves as a long-time volunteer of Brothers Keeper Veterans Foundation.