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10 AFWERX staff
These ten current and former AFWERX staff have worked at AFWERX. A reader can learn how program managers and branch leaders at AFWERX approach their work from people who have held these roles.
Professionals to explore
01—10Colin Dziadaszek
LinkedInExperience: Deputy Branch Chief (Civilian) AFWERX · United States Air Force
Civilian Deputy Branch Chief at AFWERX with the United States Air Force since 2024, after serving as a civilian Acquisition Program Manager at AFWERX (2022–2024); the profile describes Colin Dziadaszek as Refinery Program Manager for the Spark Branch. Active duty roles included work in the Headquarters Air Force Logistics Directorate and Chief Technology Officer of an Innovation Office.
Erik Kast, Ph.D.
LinkedInExperience: Lead Program Manager - AFWERX Refinery Innovation Accelerator · AFWERX
Former Lead Program Manager of the AFWERX Refinery Innovation Accelerator at AFWERX (2024–2025). The profile describes leading strategy, execution and growth of the accelerator, which focuses on refining, de-risking and scaling technologies developed by frontline operators. Erik Kast earlier served in the United States Air Force as Maintenance Operations Director (2018–2021) and Operations Training Director (2014–2018).
Isabel Zaru-Roque, MPH PMP
LinkedInExperience: Acquisition Program Manager for Autonomy Prime · AFWERX
Acquisition Program Manager for Autonomy Prime at AFWERX since 2023, after serving as Strategic Engagements Program Manager there (2022–2023), a role the profile says led internal and external customer engagement. Isabel Zaru-Roque is also an Environmental Science and Engineering Officer in the DC Army National Guard, and was earlier a Project Manager at Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation.
Kate Brown
LinkedInExperience: Autonomous Mobility PM · AFWERX
Autonomous Mobility PM at AFWERX since 2024, a role the profile places in Tokyo. Kate Brown has held several AFWERX roles: Autonomy Prime Deputy Branch Chief (2023–2024), a Program Element Monitor on the SAF AQRT Innovation Team (2023), and S&T SBIR STTR Strategist with AFVentures (2022–2023).
Kaymarie Knapp
LinkedInExperience: AFWERX AFVentures Senior Program Manager · United States Air Force
AFWERX AFVentures Senior Program Manager with the United States Air Force since 2021, based in Arlington, Virginia, a senior project management role. Kaymarie Knapp also holds a PM Individual Mobilization Augmentee Lead role in the Advanced Systems & Technology Directorate at the National Reconnaissance Office, and held a Contract Lead role for J32 ISR Operations on the Joint Staff (2018–2022).
Kristin Kerrigan
LinkedInExperience: Portfolio Manager · AFWERX
Portfolio Manager at AFWERX since 2026, based in Austin; the headline reads Portfolio Manager at AFWERX (USAF). Kristin Kerrigan was earlier an Executive Officer (2025–2026) and a Program Manager at Hanscom Air Force Base (2022–2025) in the United States Air Force, and a Student Athlete at the United States Air Force Academy (2018–2022).
Logan Neal
LinkedInExperience: Acquisitions Program Manager · AFWERX
Former Acquisitions Program Manager at AFWERX (2023–2025), based in Austin. The profile describes supporting the execution of Air Force innovation and acquisition programs that move emerging technologies from early-stage concepts through validation. Logan Neal was earlier an Innovation Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton (2022–2023) and an Infantry Officer in the US Army (2015–2021).
Megan Green
LinkedInExperience: Decisive Advantage Section Chief · AFWERX
Decisive Advantage Section Chief at AFWERX since 2026, after leading another AFWERX section (2024–2026) and working on AFWERX AFVentures programs with the United States Air Force (2023–2024). The profile describes Megan Green as a mechanical engineer with an MBA whose AFWERX work focuses on supporting emerging technologies and bridging early-stage ideas and operational impact.
Mike Williams
LinkedInExperience: AFWERX AFVentures Lead Strategic Investments Program Manager · AFWERX
AFWERX AFVentures Lead Strategic Investments Program Manager at AFWERX since 2022, based in Albuquerque. Mike Williams was earlier Air Force - SBIR STTR Senior Portfolio Manager at Peerless Technologies Corporation (2014–2022), a Project Manager at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2008–2012) and a Senior Electrical Engineer at Orbital ATK.
Ryan Scadlock
LinkedInExperience: Product Manager · AFWERX
Product Manager at AFWERX since 2024, with a Military Officer role in the United States Air Force listed since 2014. The profile says Ryan Scadlock owns a product portfolio focused on building a defense tech ecosystem and strengthening the defense industrial base. Earlier roles were Owner Chief Executive Officer of In Lux Stellarum (2023–2024) and ISR Cyber Solutions Architect at Rebellion Industries (2022–2023).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How is work divided across AFWERX branches and programs, and how does a program manager run one?
- 02How does an innovation accelerator inside the Air Force move an idea from frontline operators toward wider use?
- 03What changes for someone moving from operational or acquisition roles in the Air Force into an innovation organization?
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