KristopherTomes

President

United States Air Force graduate, Kris Tomes is the owner and founder of Valor Med LLC.  He and his team authored House Bill 496 which was passed in 2019 mandating that Bleeding Control Stations will be placed in every school in Texas. Valor Med is responsible for ensuring safety in over 3,500 High schools.  Kris attended Pararescue Indoctrination School, then proceeded to his first duty station at Patrick, AFB, Florida where he performed duties as an Element Leader, team member and Instructor Evaluator in the 308th Rescue Squadron. Kris has won numerous military awards including the 2013 McKay Trophy Award, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Reserves Forces Meritorious Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Kris brings military structure, strategic mentorship, 10 years of experienced trauma medicine, and relentless energy to the team.

Frank Miller

Founder / Chief Executive Officer

US Navy veteran, and current Firefighter Paramedic, Frank Miller has 15 years of entrepreneur experience in global subcontracts, supply chain profession, operational management experience and managing local, international, and virtual teams. As past director of programs for Regulus Global he created vital communications for AFRICAP, AFRICOM, and other US led initiatives. As past COO of Ark Defense/Medical LLC, Frank developed and managed multiple programs, which grew into multi million-dollar contracts with two of the five Saudi Royal Guards for medical equipment and training. Frank co-authored House Bill 496 which was passed in 2019 mandating Bleeding Control Stations will be placed in every school in Texas. He was a initial first responder at the Pentagon on 9/11 and participated during Hurricane Katrina rescue efforts. Frank has been awarded multiple awards as well as the Medal of Valor.

Brian Bleeze

Chief Technology Officer

Co-founder and CEO of ISPA Technology, LLC, Brian Bleeze specializes in systems engineering/integration and software engineering. He has published several articles and was a co-inventor on a patent regarding imaging techniques. He is currently on the Board of Advisors for the University of South Florida’s Electrical Engineering department. Brian has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Imaging Science from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Thomas C. Linn

Chief Public Information Officer

Retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, Tom Linn of Linn Write & Associates, has provided science and technical communications for Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Applied Research Lab at Penn State University, University of Maryland and corporate industry since 1996. This service relates science and technology subjects to broad audiences in articles books, briefs and reports. He has published opeds in many publications including: Baltimore Sun, Chicago Tribune, International Herald-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and The San Diego Union-Tribune. He also has published feature articles in Armed Forces Journal, Defense & Foreign Affairs, Defense News, Joint Force Quarterly, Marine Corps Gazette, National Defense, Proceedings, Seapower, and Strategic Review. 

 Many in Tom Linn's family have served in the fire service and he strongly believes that POWTI can save the lives of first responders.

Patrick Smith

Chief Operating Officer

Patrick has a Bachelor of Science in Business from University of Phoenix and an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.  

His prior roles include working for Honeywell International as a Director of Quality Engineering and Director of Technology and Licensing from 2011-2017.  Prior to this he spent 14 years in a small Private Equity group where he served as an operation and quality principal specializing in leverage buyouts of growth oriented, later stage, and middle-market companies.  He has provided leadership in all areas of transaction execution, working with business partners in deal negotiation, valuation, modeling, transaction management, and due diligence. Research and review of markets and of specific targets as required, with a deep understanding of the strategic and organic growth opportunities for the prospect.

Cody Ramsey

Marketing & Social Media Director

Cody Ramsey is a current Firefighter Paramedic in Northern Virginia with 5 years of experience. He has completed over two years of training to become a paramedic while completing courses to be a Technical Rescue Paramedic amongst completed courses and training for the Technical Rescue Team. Cody has received multiple rewards through his service to include medals to include the Life Saving Medal. Cody is the creator of R1 Gaming and streaming channel where he has progressed a streaming and marketing career whilst being a Firefighter Paramedic. Amongst his digital marketing experience and previous background, Cody continues to complete educational courses to further his digital marketing and analytical experience.

James Marinucci

Chief Strategy Officer

James Marinucci is the Principal & CEO of Alleanza Group LLC, a Washington, DC-based international operational medicine, practice development consulting and clinical education group.  During his previous 25 years at The George Washington University and The GW Medical Faculty Associates, Mr. Marinucci was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Trauma Technology and Wound Management, served as Interim Executive Director for the Ronald Reagan Institute of Emergency Medicine, and as Director of both International Special Projects and Emergency Medical Education Training Programs. He currently develops and coordinates projects throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  Prior to founding Alleanza Group LLC, he served as CEO of Via Medica International (United States / United Arab Emirat