The U.S. Air Force Mafia
10 people came through U.S. Air Force and went on to found or lead other companies.
Rob LeeCyber Warfare Operations OfficerFounded Dragos +1Pete von BehrensStaff SergeantFounded GlassPoint +1Steve HartImagery Interpretation SpecialistFounded ViaSatChris HullsLoadmasterFounded LreadyJoel SercelIPA - Senior Government OfficialFounded TransAstra CorporationCameron HoltDirector of Staff, Air Force Installation Contracting AgencyFounded RohirrimJack WeldePilot / Squadron Deputy Director of OperationsFounded SmartlingNick MastronardiAdvanced Munitions Technology Prgm MngrFounded PolcoThomas ShowalterAir Force Human Resources Laboratory, Program ManagerFounded Candor Technology, Inc.Philip CohenMilitary OfficerFounded Simplifyber
Frequently asked questions
- What is the U.S. Air Force mafia?
- The U.S. Air Force mafia is the network of 10 people who came through U.S. Air Force and went on to found or lead other companies, including Dragos, GlassPoint, ViaSat, Lready, TransAstra Corporation.
- Who is in the U.S. Air Force mafia?
- Notable members include Rob Lee (Dragos), Pete von Behrens (GlassPoint), Steve Hart (ViaSat), Chris Hulls (Lready), Joel Sercel (TransAstra Corporation), Cameron Holt (Rohirrim), Jack Welde (Smartling), Nick Mastronardi (Polco), among 10 tracked members.
- What companies did U.S. Air Force alumni found?
- Companies founded by U.S. Air Force alumni include Dragos, GlassPoint, ViaSat, Lready, TransAstra Corporation, Rohirrim, Smartling, Polco, Candor Technology, Inc., Simplifyber.






