Moneymaker brings extensive experience building and scaling defense technology companies through periods of rapid growth and change. As Founder and CEO of BlueHalo, he led the company’s transformation into a multi-domain defense technology provider by combining internal innovation and organic growth with targeted acquisitions. This culminated in the company’s $4.1 billion acquisition by AeroVironment in 2024.

His appointment complements LeoLabs’ existing board, which includes leaders across national security, policy, and technology. It also reflects the company’s continued maturation as it scales its solutions, expands its global footprint, and pursues a multi-pronged growth strategy establishing itself as a neoprime in the space and defense tech market.

“Jonathan has a proven track record of building high-growth defense technology companies and executing value creation strategies that combine organic growth with disciplined mergers and acquisitions,” said Tony Frazier, CEO of LeoLabs. “His experience integrating commercial technologies into operational defense systems and scaling solutions through strategic acquisitions will be invaluable as LeoLabs extends its lead in space domain awareness and expands into missile defense.”

LeoLabs has established itself as a critical provider of persistent Orbital Intelligence, delivering real-time detection, tracking, and characterization of objects in low Earth orbit. Its radar network and AI-powered analytics are increasingly integrated within U.S. and Allied operational workflows, supporting national security missions with high fidelity and low latency, .according to the company

“LeoLabs is building a foundational layer of modern defense infrastructure,” said Moneymaker. “The company has reached an important inflection point, with strong momentum, differentiated technology, and growing integration into mission-critical systems. I’m excited to join the board as chairman and support the team as they scale their impact and continue to deliver category-defining technologies.”

Source: LeoLabs

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This combined experience from across the national security, technology and defense industries will further support Kraken’s accelerated growth and development. This includes a move to large-scale localized manufacturing in several key strategic regions including the U.S., broadening of key technological partnerships, accelerated development and roll-out of operationally hardened capabilities and expansion of bespoke programs for a growing U.S. customer base.

This move follows the successful completion of a series of national demonstrations directly to operator groups in the U.S. Kraken is currently on contract with a number of U.S. customers including U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Navy. Kraken will continue to develop and expand its position as an established market leader in the provision of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to the U.S. Department of War and its NATO Allies, the company said.

“Kraken is focused on delivering high-quality transformational capabilities to NATO Allies and international partners. The credibility and expertise of our international advisors is unparalleled, and their involvement confirms and supports a rapidly growing adoption of Kraken capabilities on both sides of the Atlantic,” Mal Crease, CEO and founder of Kraken Technology Group, said. “Kraken has firmly established its presence across NATO Europe and is now focused on embedding and expanding these proven capabilities in support of the U.S. and its Allies. We are humbled to have such captains of industry on our team.”

Source: Kraken

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Altamira data scientists support the NGA in building a single HIFLD geospatial database to enhance domestic operational, situational and strategic awareness of the nation’s infrastructure. For the HIFLD effort, Altamira has successfully completed an initial delivery—encompassing geospatial data on the NORTHCOM area of interest—that will support homeland security crisis and consequence management, preparedness planning, analysis and protection.

“On this task order, Altamira and our strategic partners bring industry leading GEOINT and data science innovations to consistently deliver high-quality geospatial data in support of the homeland infrastructure initiative,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, president of Altamira Technologies. “The HIFLD contract award and our successful Phase One Data Submission emphasize Altamira’s commitment to supporting our customers in their mission to advance GEOINT throughout the homeland security space.”

Source: Altamira

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“I’m very excited to announce Blaine’s promotion to senior vice president along with the elevation of Brendan and Nicole,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, Altamira president. “Their energy, enthusiasm, and leadership are an inspiration to others and demonstrates their commitment to our customers, their teams, and the company. Blaine’s leadership in driving new growth and his experience working collaboratively with defense, intelligence, and homeland security officials, contributes to the continued success of Altamira.”

With an extensive history of leading large programs and successful P&L leadership, Worthington will oversee the integrated team and manage all customer delivery and growth functions. As a retired Air Force officer and former senior associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, his expertise includes leadership and business strategy as well as program execution and operational effectiveness of the organization. Since joining Altamira in October 2013, the company has been selected as Best Places to Work and Healthiest Employers twice by the Dayton Business Journal.

“I look forward to continuing to work with Blaine and the team as we build Altamira and deliver world class services to the national security community,” added Moneymaker.

Source: Altamira

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Work on the contract supports the NAVFAC SE GeoReadiness Center (GRC) mission to improve situational awareness and enhance Naval Shore Readiness through geospatial products and services. Altamira’s geospatial and GIS experts will perform technological analysis, installation, deployment, and migration at Naval facilities throughout the southeastern United States.

“With this contract award Altamira builds on our commitment to delivering high-quality geospatial services to drive enhanced decision-making for our customers in the homeland security space,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, president of Altamira Technologies. “This strategic partnership with NAVFAC SE enables us to leverage our mission-centric GEOINT capabilities in support of a broader range of stakeholders throughout the national security community.”

Source: Altamira

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Altamira Technologies Corporation has been awarded a $25M contract to support the enhancement of a mission critical system for the U.S. Intelligence Community, the McLean, VA-based company announced September 6. Under this multi-year contract, Altamira will provide enterprise system modernization to improve system sustainability in line with recent IC mandates and maintain the highest level of national security readiness.

“The work performed on this contract expands on Altamira’s success providing similar mission critical supply chain management and engineering services to this customer in support of the national security community,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, president of Altamira Technologies. “With this award our program team maintains the momentum we’ve established through repeated delivery excellence with this customer as we continue to solidify our relationship with one of our key mission partners.”

Source: Altamira

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Work performed for DRS builds on Altamira’s internal and customer-funded RF R&D experience and will focus on advancements in technology areas such as Advanced Waveform Design, Adaptive Signal Processing, CR, Distributed Sensing, Passive Sensing, and OTHR. Altamira’s demonstrated success with their patented DSAM technology—a Top 8 finalist for the ACT-IAC 2017 Igniting Innovation Award—served as a key differentiator in their approach to delivering end-to-end capabilities for AFRL. Altamira brings expertise in developing innovative concepts, and applying, validating, and integrating those solutions to advance the customer’s mission.

“Our ongoing work with AFRL, and recognized success with DSAM technologies, solidifies Altamira’s position as a leader in delivering advanced RF sensing solutions,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, president of Altamira Technologies. “With this award Altamira strengthens our partnership with one of our key customers as we continue to perform the cutting-edge R&D needed to operate in future spectrum environments.”

Source: AFRL

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Altamira’s experience providing geospatial data management in support of the national security community coupled with a forward-thinking approach to data science and product delivery distinguished their approach for delivering GEOINT support to the NGA. Altamira carefully selected a team of traditional and non-traditional partners that combine advances in data science and legacy NGA experience with expertise developing cutting-edge open architectures. Altamira’s commitment to driving accuracy and efficiency with innovative tools, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), will support the program’s focus on incorporating new technologies to maintain on-going modernization.

“The selection of Altamira as a prime contractor on the Janus Geography Program strengthens our partnership with the NGA, while also broadening our GEOINT support to end-users across the national security space,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, president of Altamira Technologies. “Through our work on the program, we will apply and expand our data analytics capabilities to deliver high quality, innovative geography products that meet the ever-evolving mission needs.”

Source: Altamira

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The contract is accessible to the whole of government and optimized to provide access to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities. RS3 enables government programs managers to efficiently access Altamira’s innovative verticals of Mission Application Development, Multi-INT Analysis, Cyber Operations, Data Science, and Applied Engineering.

“We are ready to broaden our service to Army Intelligence and the full DOD and IC through this highly-accessible contract. Now our government partners can acquire the full scope of Altamira’s capabilities directly, greatly enhancing responsiveness to the end-user,” said Dan Whalen, vice president for business development.

Jonathan Moneymaker, executive vice president and chief strategy officer added, “Altamira is committed to delivering value through technical and process innovation, direct customer engagement and executive commitment. This award extends Altamira’s history of delivering C4ISR solutions to the Army that dates back to 2008.”

Source: Altamira

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“Our program team, who just received their second consecutive Contractor of the Quarter Award with this customer, is establishing the new standard for delivery excellence and customer service,” said Jonathan Moneymaker, EVP & chief strategy officer for Altamira. “This award represents a deepening relationship with one of our fastest growing customers, and we are proud to support them as their mission delivery partner.”

As part of the integrated ecosystem of Altamira Labs, Altamira’s innovative Software Development Center (SDC) was a key differentiator in their approach to addressing the Agency’s critical need for mission system support. Altamira’s dedicated SDC represents a paradigm shift from the legacy mindset of problem-solving that will lead to advanced solutions for the Intelligence Community.

Source: Altamira

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