Faculty
ISR University’s faculty brings unparalleled expertise and experience in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). With decades of experience across military, government, and corporate sectors, our faculty is committed to training the next generation of ISR professionals.
Jon “Doc” Kimminau
Senior Intelligence and Analytic Thought Instructor
Jon “Doc” Kimminau has nearly 40 years of Air Force Intelligence experience. Serving 30 years in signals intelligence, reconnaissance, and command roles, he became a key leader in intelligence analysis and ISR doctrine development. Post-military, he served as a Defense Intelligence Senior Leader (DISL), advising the DCS/ISR on analytical capabilities, acquisition, and human capital.
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- Experience: Defense Intelligence Senior Leader, Special Advisor at NGA
Kimberlee Shaneyfelt, nee Joos
Senior Intelligence and Analytic Thought Instructor
Kimberlee Shaneyfelt commanded multiple units during her 23-year USAF career, focusing on intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. She is a commissioner on the Texas Veterans Commission and remains active in community leadership.
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- Experience: Commander at Misawa Security Operations Center and 17th Training Wing
Dr. Joe Bassi
Senior Space Instructor
Dr. Bassi brings a wealth of knowledge in space sciences and policy, with a distinguished military career and academic background in space operations.
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- Experience: NASA, PhD in Space History, retired USAF Lt. Colonel
Scott Brodeur
Senior Space Command and Control Expert
With over 25 years in the Space Force and Air Force, Scott Brodeur led the Joint Space Operations Center and enhanced U.S. space superiority capabilities globally.
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- Experience: Commanded National Space Defense Center and Joint Space Operations Center, Senior Space Fellow at the Mitchell Institute
Jason Dean
Space Defense Instructor
Jason Dean’s career in electronic warfare and space defense spans over 20 years, with a focus on space defense strategy.
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- Experience: Strategy Division Branch Chief, National Space Defense Center, retired USAF Master Sergeant
Greg Gillinger
Senior Space and Intelligence Instructor
With over 26 years of ISR experience, Greg led ISR efforts for the Space NAF and advised on space and cyber policy at the National Security Council.
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Experience: 14AF and CSPOC/A2; USAF Chief of ISR Directorate, National Security Council, retired USAF Colonel
Dr. Larissa Beavers
Senior Space and Cyber Intelligence Instructor
Dr. Beavers has a background in signals and cyber intelligence, alongside her role as a space curriculum developer at the 533rd Training Squadron.
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- Experience: Space curriculum developer, USAF Master Sergeant, PhD in Strategic Intelligence
Jayci Cachuela
ISR Specialist, UAV Operations
Jayci Cachuela led the Combined Space Operations Center’s Analysis Branch and was responsible for UAV operations globally.
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- Experience: Chief of Space Analysis Branch, Vandenberg SFB, UN Military Intelligence Advisor
Bryan Card
Space Operations and Weapons Instructor
Bryan Card has extensive experience in space and cyber operations, including leading operational command and control squadrons.
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- Experience: USAF Weapons School graduate, Chief of Weapons & Tactics, 533 Training Squadron, USAF Reserve Officer
Jeff Montgomery
ISR Operations Instructor
Jeff Montgomery has 20 years of tactical and operational ISR experience, having taught intelligence and targeting courses to U.S. and foreign militaries.
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- Experience: 20 years USAF, Targeting Analysis Course Instructor, retired USAF Lt. Colonel
Thomas “Dee” Zimmerman
Intelligence & Airlift Operations Instructor
Dee Zimmerman’s unique career has spanned intelligence operations, cryptologic linguistics, and C-130 navigation. He has extensive experience in airlift and targeting roles.
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- Experience: Chief of Targeting, JIOWC, Senior Intelligence Officer, retired USAF Lt. Colonel
Dr. Tom Ruby
Political Science & ISR Policy Specialist
Dr. Ruby, CEO of Bluegrass Critical Thinking Solutions, consults on business and defense topics, specializing in ISR doctrine and leadership.
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- Experience: Associate Dean of Air Command and Staff College, retired USAF Colonel, PhD in Political Science