OUR TEAM

Craig Stevens

CEO

Craig’s career spans robotics, semiconductor capital equipment, flat panel, 3D printing and solar cell manufacturing, where his positions have enabled him to contribute to and manage the product development of more than 19 high value products from inception thru deployment to customers, globally. When not working Craig likes to backpack and mill wood.

David Adams

Director of Operations

David began his career aboard nuclear submarines and is an engineer qualified officer. Following this, he supported Naval research into drone swarms. After leaving the Navy, David focused his career on robotic systems integration and design. He has worked in both the semiconductor fabrication field and in surgical robotics. When he is not designing heavy lift drones, David enjoys snowboarding and camping with family and friends.

Bobby Hulter

Director of Software + Controls

Bobby has a broad background spanning physics and several engineering disciplines. His main focus in previous roles has been on machine vision and software, and he has applied these skills to industrial robotics systems for solar cell manufacturing. At PFT, Bobby oversees software and controls, including microcontrollers and reliability engineering. When he is not writing code for heavy lift drones, he enjoys camping with his family.

Shan Knudsen

Director of Strategic Projects

Shan has over 14 years of experience helping small businesses, non-profits, and universities procure and manage funding from myriad sources, including a proven track record winning SBIR/STTR funding.

Paul Kele

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Paul has nearly 20 years of mechanical and product engineering experience with a wide background in thermoplastics and injection molding. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and has a broad understanding of fabrication and design for manufacturing.

Max Kauker

Mechanical Engineer

Max is a recent graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, holding a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in propulsion. He was a member of the university's rocketry club and previously interned at PFT.

Sarah Abdi

Head of Marketing

Sarah has a passion for revolutionary technology. Experience across multiple marketing disciplines in the Aerospace sector and a keen awareness for market needs, she leverages her background in strategic communications to showcase products and technology in the right light.

Sara Lunsford

Business Project Manager

Sara has an extensive background in business operations and bookkeeping, with over 15 years of experience in project management roles. She supports accounting, human resources and business development projects for PFT.

Tyler Campana

Mechanical Engineer

Tyler is a recent graduate from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. While completing his degree, Tyler flew drones professionally in the photography and cinematography field.

Mark Bathrick

Mark is a retired senior executive who developed and directed the U.S. Department of the Interior’s award-winning “Drones for Good” program. He recently retired as the Director of the Office of Aviation Services for the Dept. of the Interior. He is a recipient of the 2017 Commercial Drone Alliance Industry Heroes Award and was listed in 2018 by Commercial UAV News as a Top 7 Drone Visionaries. Mark is also a Top Gun graduate and former test pilot for the Navy with 30+ years of UAS testing, acquisition, management, and operations experience.

Chris Krajewski

Chris' career spans over 35 years in the aviation and energy markets, including 24 years at CHC Helicopters, one of the largest helicopter operators worldwide. During his time at CHC, Chris held senior leadership positions in the operations and commercial departments, directing business units in Brazil, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia-Pacific.

Aidan Joyce

Aidan Joyce brings extensive experience in providing legal counsel to global organization. He has worked with aviation and technology companies in various global locations who are active in the rotary; fixed-wing; and engine spaces. Previously serving as Vice President, Legal at CHC Helicopters, he has supported government organizations with aviation OEM requirements and acted for a range of domestic and international clients.

Retired Chief Scott Watson

Scott devoted close to 40 years in the fire service, starting with the US Forest Service and retiring from CAL FIRE as a Battalion Chief. As an aerial firefighter, he has over twenty years in tactical helicopter operations.

Dorian West

Dorian brings 25 years of engineering experience developing complex electromechanical systems. He was an early employee at Tesla and held leadership roles for 15 years, spanning battery engineering, powertrain system development, and vehicle prototyping. He has a passion for sustainability, and he recently launched his own startup focused on decarbonizing the industrial sector.

Al Schoepp

Al Schoepp has over 35 years of experience in product and technology development, previously holding lead engineering roles in the semiconductor industry. He recently retired from his Senior Technical Director role at LAM Research after spending 29 years at the company focusing on new product development and semiconductor equipment development.

Cathy Press

As the first female Flight Instructor in Canada, Cathy holds nearly 40 years of executive aviation experience. She was one of only six women in Canada licensed to fly helicopters, and flew charters in areas of electronic news gathering, aerial survey, search and rescue, forestry and air taxi. Currently, Cathy is the only person in Canada to hold a ‘Transport Canada Pilot Examiner’ status in both airplanes and helicopters, giving her the ability to license new instructors and pilots.