About Us

Meet the Team Behind Phoenix Spark

Maj Matt "DRIP" Krussow, Director

Major Matt Krussow serves as the Director of Phoenix Spark at Travis AFB, championing his team and their projects across the DoD and industry. Committed to nurturing grassroots innovations at Travis AFB, he also seeks to forge partnerships with academia and industry through venture initiatives. As a C-17A Evaluator Pilot, Major Krussow leverages his tactical expertise to drive innovation efforts aimed at enhancing the lethality and survivability of warfighters.

Capt Jake Volin, Deputy Director

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MSgt Adam McDonough, Superintendent

Master Sergeant Adam McDonough is the current Superintendent for Phoenix Spark. He is the lead enlisted member who coordinates all ventures, programs, development, and ideas that comes to Phoenix Spark. With his leadership and guidance he ensures Phoenix Spark fulfills its mission on a daily basis. He is originally from 60 Maintenance Squadron (60 MXS) AXE Flight Chief. As a maintainer by trade he has served 16 years at Seymour Johnson AFB, Osan AB, Nellis AFB, and now Travis AFB.

John Dickerson, Innovation & Chief Operations Officer

Mr. John Dickerson is on loan to Phoenix Spark from Manpower. A retired veteran, having served 26 years in the USAF, John has been working for Phoenix Spark for the last five years. John was previously stationed at Altus AFB, OK, Loring AFB, ME, Travis AFB, CA, and Dover AFB, DE. John has a Baccalaureate in Computer Engineering and an MBA in Program Management. John's concentration here at Phoenix Spark is Operations Management, Procurement, Budget Management, Facilities, and Lab Operations. Having worked at Phoenix Spark for several changeovers in command and personnel, Mr. Dickerson also acts as the Chief Operations Officer for Phoenix Spark.

TSgt Jonathan Middleton, Digital Initiatives

Technical Sergeant Jonathan Middleton is part of the Digital Initiatives team here in Phoenix Spark. His work on Spark Connect will allow numerous spark cells across the world be able to connect and share their innovative ideas together! He is a maintainer from the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He has been in the Air Force for 14 years and has served in McConnell & Travis AFB base

SSgt Saajaadeen Jeffries, Digital Initiatives

Staff Sergeant Saajaadeen Jeffries is part of the Digital Initiatives team here in Phoenix Spark. His concentration in Phoenix Spark is network development. His main focus has been the network within Phoenix Spark and the capabilities outside such as Mesh ++. When the device is configured it shows promise to bring secure WiFi capabilities within the flightline of Travis AFB. He is originally from 60 Maintenance Squadron and an AR mechanic by Trade.

SrA Adam Nord, Digital Initiatives

SrA Adam Nord is a part of the Digital Initiatives team at Phoenix Spark. He specializes in full-stack development, supporting a variety of applications that come through our innovation cell. Before diving into software, he served as a KC-10 Avionics maintainer with the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He has proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for six years and has been stationed at Travis AFB since 2020.

SSgt Angel Figueroa, Digital Initiatives

Staff Sergeant Angel Figueroa is a key member of the Digital Initiatives team at Spark, where he manages the software development life cycle for various digital solutions. In addition to his role in software development, he serves as a C-5M Flight Engineer. With a decade of experience in the Air Force, he has previously served at Shaw AFB as an Electronic Warfare Craftsman, and currently serves at Travis AFB.

SSgt Todd Hardeman, Digital Initiatives

Staff Sergeant Todd Hardman is a vital member of the Digital Initiatives team at Spark, where he focuses on leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform to drive innovation. In addition to his digital expertise, he specializes in KC-46 avionics systems as part of the 660th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. With a strong passion for integrating aviation and emerging technologies, SSgt Hardeman has proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years, first at McGuire AFB and currently at Travis AFB.

SrA Robert Linzy, Additive Manufacturing

SrA Robert Linzy is a key member of the Additive Manufacturing team at Spark, where he drives innovation through precision. As a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician with the 60th Maintenance Squadron, he brings hands-on expertise honed at both Ramstein AB and Travis AFB. With five years of service in the United States Air Force, SrA Linzy is a prototype engineer by trade and a maker at heart. He leverages the power of 3D design and advanced fabrication to transform bold ideas into mission-ready solutions.

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