“A low-cost answer to a problem that [the DoT] has been working on for decades.”

Brett Harrison is a senior technology executive and former Navy SEAL officer with TS/SCI clearance, bringing real-world navigational, operational and leadership experience to TERN. He scaled BlockCap Inc. from a $200 million valuation to over $1.4 billion, led the acquisition of Radar Relay, and executed a $4 billion merger with Core Scientific resulting in a NASDAQ listing. He also founded Nexus Medical Labs and Verify DX, introducing automation to complex diagnostics, and managed hundreds of millions in assets as COO of EHB Companies. He is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Business School, now driving strategic growth at TERN, focused on resilient infrastructure and national security.

Shaun Moore is the Co-Founder and CEO of TERN, where he leads the development of resilient positioning systems for defense, critical infrastructure, and mobility operations in highly constrained environments. His career has been defined by identifying foundational assumptions that limit scale and building organizations capable of responsibly challenging them across technology, policy, and capital. Previously, he founded and led Trueface, scaling a venture-backed artificial intelligence company from inception through acquisition, gaining deep experience in governance, regulatory engagement, capital formation, and trust-based enterprise adoption. A recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence, Moore has delivered keynote addresses globally, holds multiple AI patents, and has contributed to World Economic Forum work on the responsible use of emerging technologies. Having lived and worked across four continents, he brings a global perspective to modernizing foundational infrastructure systems and engages regularly with policymakers, institutional partners, and industry leaders on how technology must evolve to support autonomy, resilience, and long-term economic stability.

Phil Reason is a career special operations leader and expert navigator with two decades of experience operating in the world’s most demanding environments. As a scout sniper and professional wayfinder, he led thousands of kilometers of movement often without instruments, mastering ancient navigation techniques now embedded in patented innovations that power TERN’s positioning technology. In his second decade of service, Phil commanded multinational teams on high-risk global missions, earning several commendations for leadership under pressure. A multiple patent holder, valedictorian and Master Training Specialist, he combines deep operational insight with a passion for exploration, on a mission to build resilient, real-world navigation systems that reduce risk and improve lives.

Manuel is is a senior engineering executive with more than 15 years of experience developing high-performance, mission-critical systems across AI, distributed infrastructure, and cybersecurity. He has built and led engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, from early design to deployment and operations, delivering scalable platforms that serve millions of users. At Trueface, he drove the technical and product roadmap as VP of Engineering, guiding the company to deliver NIST-verified fastest facial recognition systems and through its successful acquisition by Pangiam. Originally from Switzerland and now based in the U.S., Manuel brings a deep focus on precision, resilience, and long-term scalability to IDPS™.