NanTrak Industries

Our patented intelligent tracking solutions provide shooters with real-time life sign and location data from their downed targets.

  • Stage Product In Development
  • Industry Other
  • Location Franklin, VA, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded December 2010
  • Employees 5
  • Incorporation Type Not Incorporated
  • Website nantrak.com

Company Summary

We are bringing to market the first intelligent tracking solutions to provide shooters with real-time reporting of their shot targets' life signs & location. Our first product will solve the lost game problem for the $11+B bowhunting industry. Future products include bullet-scale intelligent projectiles for the hunting, law enforcement & military markets. Our IP includes two issued patents for arrow- & ordnance-based electronic tracking systems.

Team

  • Founder & President

    Has taken NanTrak from concept to an unfolding corporate reality that encompasses several billion dollar markets. Particularly skilled at articulating vision, enrolling support from key influencers, & building a loyal & committed team united by culture & goals. Previously served as president of Creative Technologies, Inc., where he oversaw operations, R&D, product development & clinical trials. Listed inventor on multiple patent/applications.

  • CFO/COO

    Over 35 years of experience in strategic planning, business modeling, operations & financial management for organizations from startup to $250+ million in sales. Extensive experience in financial systems development and oversight for technology, retail and franchise operations.

  • VP - Military Applications

    Lt. General, US Army (RET). 35 yrs active service: Deputy Commanding General (DCG), Training & Doctrine Command (oversaw development of new weapons systems); DCG, US Army Europe & 7th Army; Inspector General (oversaw Army readiness & training); Commanding General, Armor Center at Fort Knox (oversaw development of the Army’s first digitized unit). Post-retirement, has spent 10 years bringing new technologies to the defense market.

  • VP, Communications

    Professional illustrator with 25+ yrs in advertising & design. Clients have included: United Airlines, AT&T, Sprint, Microsoft, Pfizer, Smith Barney, Hewlett Packard, Johns Hopkins University, NASDAQ, the LA Times & the Chicago Tribune. Over 30 years of bowhunting experience. Responsible for aligning NanTrak with current & emerging industry trends for powerful branding & effective communications with the bowhunting audience.

  • VP, Product Development

    Major General, US Army (RET). Served as Commanding General of the Army Test & Evaluation Command, & Director of Program Analysis & Evaluation for the Army Chief of Staff, where he oversaw the 6-yr $500B Army Budget. Also spent 10 yrs as an executive with Raytheon where he developed strategy, managed program units & led a corporate-wide initiative to develop solutions for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

  • VP, Outdoor Market Sales

    Former National Sales Manager for Mathews Inc. Started as employee #4 & helped grow Mathews to the world's largest manufacturer & distributor of bows & archery accessories within 7 years. Grew & managed the industry's largest network of independent bowhunting retailers (historically 33+% of US market); & trained & managed sales & customer service teams to ensure a premium customer experience. R&D & launch strategy for several new products.

Advisors

  • Advisor, RakBak Ballistics & NanTrak Tactical. Provides valuable industry insights & direction based on his extensive corporate & military background, including Exec/Silencerco; CEO/TrackingPoint, Dir-VP/Remington Defense, SF Ops/MARSOC, MSF Commander.
    Bennet Hart, SES (Ret.)
    Member, NanTrak Tactical Advisory Council. Provides input & counsel regarding product development & strategy for the military & defense industry markets based on his extensive background in classified tech development & ops for various DOD agencies.
    Unconfirmed
    Member, NanTrak Tactical Advisory Council. Provides input regarding DOD ballistics requirements & procurement process based on his past Executive experience with Army Ammunition & Materiel Command; & for the AS, Army Acquisition, Logistics & Technology.
  • Member, NanTrak Tactical Advisory Council. Provides valuable insights re: development & rapid integration of new technologies for warfighters based on special ops command background (Naval Special Warfare HQ) & as a current defense industry insider.
    Dave Bollman, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, SEAL Teams 5 and 6 (Ret.).
    Provides a warfighter's perspective on product development, specifications & training based on extensive special forces operational & field experience.
    Unconfirmed
    Dr. James A. Hutchby
    Consultant & former Chair of Emerging Research Devices & Special Projects for Semiconductor Research Corp; former project lead for MARCO/DARPA emerging tech projects. Advises NanTrak on emerging technologies, IP applications & product development.
    Unconfirmed
  • Dr. Bob Hall
    NASA-Langley Research Center, Experimental Aerodynamics Research Technical Team (R); Team Leader, F/A 18E/F Super Hornet Aircraft projects. Panel Chair. NASA Ares Launch Program. Advises NanTrak on R&D issues re: IP applications & product development.
    Unconfirmed

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