I lead Risk Management for Henriott’s Drone and Startup Practice Groups, specializing in the unique exposures UAV manufacturers, operators, and distributors face across R&D, operations, and the supply chain. From UAV hull, liability and product recall to cyber, regulatory, and supply chain risk—my team helps drone innovators protect stakeholder value and scale safely.
Expertise: Commercial UAV/UAS Insurance, Product Recall, Crisis Response, InsurTech, Captive Insurance, Alternative Risk Financing, Supply Chain Risk Management, ERM, and Business Continuity. Industry expertise includes Aerospace & UAV, Manufacturing & Logistics, Startups, Education, Municipal, Non-Profit, and Food & Beverage.
Background: I served as founding Academic Director of the nationally ranked RMI Program at Butler University (2011–2021) and co-founded the world’s first Student-Run Captive Insurance Company, domiciled in Bermuda—featured in The New York Times. Previously, I was Global Risk Manager at The J.M. Smucker Company, overseeing risk strategy and M&A due diligence, including the $3.3B Folgers Coffee acquisition. I’ve advised Congress on pandemic risk legislation and published or have been featured across The New York Times, Risk & Insurance, Captive International, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and others.
Credentials: B.S. – Indiana State (Insurance), M.S. – Florida State (Risk Mgmt), ARM, AINS, HACCP Certified, Indiana P&C Licensed.
About Henriott: An independent firm supporting public and private clients through risk management, insurance, crisis response, and risk financing. I focus on UAV risk strategy, client education, and building resilient insurance programs that unlock growth and innovation.
