J.T. Von Lunen
President
J.T. is the president and co-founder of RMUS. He has lead RMUS since 2014, and grown RMUS into a global brand. J.T. holds a master's degree in business administration from Westminster College of Salt Lake City and a bachelor's of science in Geology from the University of Utah. In his spare time, J.T. enjoys hiking, fishing, skiing or mountain biking in the hills of Northern Utah and Jackson, Wyoming. He currently resides in Salt Lake City with his wife and two children. J.T. is a Level 1 thermographer.
Kevin Toderel
GM Canada
Kevin has been a UAV market pioneer in Canada. As head of Gap Wireless’s UAV division, Kevin was a key part of the first DJI Enterprise partnership in Canada and helped GAP become the largest DJI Enterprise partner in Canada as well as a DJI Service Award winner. Kevin is no stranger to high growth environments with 20 years of experience in 15 countries, including six years in Asia working with leading companies to help them develop new markets and launch new products. He holds an MBA in marketing from INSEEC in Paris, a post baccalaureate diploma in Asia Pacific Management from Capilano University in Vancouver, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa.
Corey Kirkwood
V.P. of Finance
Corey has more than 15 years of experience in helping early-stage companies establish effective internal processes and controls. In addition to successfully growing several businesses, he has also established and/or managed a few not-for-profit entities. Corey holds a master's degree in business administration from Westminster College in Salt Lake City and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Colgate University in New York.
Jeff Flowers
Operations Manager
Jeff has been a part of the drone community since 2007 and has enjoyed every aspect of it. He is an accomplished RC helicopter pilot and FPV drone racer. Jeff is currently sponsored by Horizon Hobby and Thunder Power RC. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys hiking, traveling to events to participate in RC competitions, fishing, and tinkering on current drone builds.
Eric Bloemendal
Corporate Sales
Eric is a seasoned account executive who has spent most of his career selling high value technology solutions to various industries. His introduction to the drone space came with an account executive role at Aeryon Labs, now Teledyne FLIR, where he sold high-end drone technology to the Public Safety and Energy markets. Now with RMUS, Eric manages the same markets and is actively selling in both the U.S. and Canada. What Eric appreciates most about RMUS is the amount of effort we put into the success of our customers' drone programs.
Michael Kelly
Director Government Sales
Michael is senior executive leader with extensive experience in managing complex sales processes in highly competitive environments across a diverse group of large and small businesses. As Director of Government Sales, Michael is passionate about advancing comprehensive UAV and service solutions with our Federal clients, and is known for developing creative solutions, with a focus on long-term relationships for both internal stakeholders and clients. In his spare time, Michael enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and getting to the ocean to surf. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida Institute of Technology, and currently resides in Minneapolis with his wife and daughters.
Ryan Laney
USA Sales Manager
Laney has over 10 years of sales experience. He has led several sales teams across the country and sold various types of technology around the world. He now specializes in government contracts and negotiations for all municipalities/agencies. Laney is a Part 107 Remote UAS Pilot and a Level 1 thermographer. He enjoys flying different UAVs in his spare time and is also a huge sports fanatic.
Lance Stoddard
Senior Drone Technician
Lance has been a hobbyist and a tinkerer of electronics most of his life starting at a young age tearing things apart and learning how they worked and trying to fix them. Lance took up the hobby of drones six years ago and it has developed into his career. He also enjoys modeling trains, music and camping. Lance is a Level 1 thermographer.
Spencer Henrie
Advanced Drone Technician
Spencer has been flying RC aircraft for 13 years and UAVs for the last five years. He's an expert drone technician Spencer enjoys flying remote controlled planes and building his own RC systems. He also enjoys filming aerial videos. Spencer is a Level 1 thermographer.
Chad Walker
UAV Training Manager
Chad has been involved in the RC world for 22 years and UAVs for the last six years. Chad is an expert drone technician. He was a technical service rep on digital office equipment for 18 years. Chad lives in Salt Lake City with his wife and two kids. He enjoys building and flying drones, filming aerial videos, camping, and hiking outdoors. Chad is a Part 107 remote UAS pilot and Level 1 thermographer.
Fraser Hahn
Fleet and Technical Manager
Fraser has been fascinated with the commercial applications of multirotor UAVs since he was first introduced to them, and they’ve been his career since 2015. He has extensive experience as a technician, in sales, and as field operator. He’s flown over 4,000 industrial inspection missions with UAVs at sites across Canada.
Liz Leswick
Canada Operations Manager
Liz joined the team in April 2021 to help RMUS Canada run smoothly so our valued customers get the best from our team. She is enjoying the dynamic environment in this high-growth industry after a career finding efficiencies within organizations big and small.
Ryan Wood
VP Of Marketing
Ryan Wood is a graduate of the Goizueta School of Business from Emory University in Atlanta, GA with a dual major in Finance and Marketing. Ryan spent 3 years as Marketing Director for HRP Distributing. He is a founding member and President of the Mountain West Unmanned Systems Alliance, a Utah based group of stakeholders, commercial and civil operators in the unmanned systems industry. Ryan is one of the RMUS founders.
Jace Nelson
Content Manager
Jace is a graduate of Weber State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Videography. His start in drones was as a self-employed photographer and videographer in 2013 shooting a wide variety of scenarios including action sports and real estate. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and riding and fixing motorcycles. Jace is a Level 1 thermographer and Part 107 remote UAS pilot.
Velibor Brlek
Brand Manager
Velibor is a veteran in business and brand development and is responsible for ensuring that the RMUS products and services resonate with current and potential customers. His responsibilities also include managing and enforcing the visual identity of the RMUS brand across multiple channels to effectively deliver on the RMUS marketing and brand strategies.
Olga Macel
Bookkeeper
Olga brings to RMUS over three decades of experience in bookkeeping and office management. She is known for her organization and attention to detail, as well as the best home-made strudel around. She has also been involved with Canadian competitive swimming as a team manager, swim meet manager and chaperone, as well as a swim parent. Olga is excited to be part of a dynamic and costumer-oriented company.