Barry L. Burks

National Institute of Aerospace Associates is a non-profit research and graduate education institute that provides aerospace and atmospheric research. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Hampton, VA.

Partnership for Defense Innovation supported research and development, education and programs. It operated and manages the defense and security technology accelerator (DSTA) and the PDI research and development lab. The firm also collaborated with educational institutions, the military and intelligence community, the state of North Carolina and private institutions by encouraging the development of technology. The company is headquartered in Fayetteville, NC.