Honoring the Aviators Who Paved the Way

Among our standout aviation leaders is Greg Summa, a professional aviator and former Commanding Officer with over 25 years of aviation experience and more than 4,000 flight hours. As the Commanding Officer of the USMC F-35B Fleet Replacement Squadron, he led over 600 personnel from the U.S., U.K., and Australia, producing more than 40 F-35B pilots and overseeing 6,400 flight hours annually. Greg played a pivotal role in standing up the first operational F-35B squadron in the Department of Defense, shaping F-35 maintenance and sustainment policy for both U.S. and U.K. forces, and authoring the initial F-35B Training and Readiness Manual. His leadership mirrors the same audacity and vision the Wright brothers exhibited over 120 years ago.

Mike “Shaky” Erickson served over two decades as a Marine Corps CH-46E pilot, amassing extensive operational leadership experience across four combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. From flying with the “Evil Eyes” of HMM-163 and the “Moonlighters” of HMM-764 to serving as CH-46 Operational Test Director with Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) in direct support of two U.S. Presidents, Mike’s career blends expeditionary aviation expertise with high-profile mission execution. His later assignments at the Pentagon and Headquarters Marine Corps shaped Marine Aviation budget policy and resourcing at the enterprise level. Today, as STEERBRIDGE’s F-35 Senior Program Analyst, “Shaky” leverages his blend of operational and strategic experience to advance readiness solutions for the next generation of Marine Corps aviation.

Mike “Gravy” Rountree brings exceptional mission leadership experience as a Marine Corps aviator with over 2,500 flight hours across a 22-year career. A former AV-8B Harrier pilot with combat deployments to Iraq, he led flight operations off the USS BOXER and USS TARAWA. Mike helped stand up the initial cadre at VMFAT-501, flying the F-35B Lightning II, and later commanded VMFA-121 across the First Island Chain, operating from Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, Alaska, and the USS WASP. As a Mission Commander, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, and F-35 Instructor Pilot, his operational experience continues to shape STEERBRIDGE’s readiness solutions with a focus on precision, agility, and mission-driven innovation.

Sam Wayne brings 25 years of Marine Corps service as a KC-130 Flight Engineer, with over 8,000 flight hours. His career includes roles as Squadron NATOPS Instructor, Night System Instructor, and Crew Resource Management Instructor. Sam’s leadership extended to managing enlisted aircrew operations for the last KC-130T squadron in 4th MAW, overseeing complex transitions to newer aircraft models, and coordinating global aviation operations. His deep maintenance and operational expertise now supports STEERBRIDGE’s aviation projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and mission execution.

Ronald “Beau” Beville Jr. offers over 24 years and 9,000 flight hours of KC-130J aviation training expertise. A former C-130 Navigator and Loadmaster for the Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” aircraft, Beau has served as a NATOPS Model Manager, Instructor Evaluator, and senior enlisted leader for multiple Marine aviation units. His career spans training pipeline oversight, tactical employment instruction at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, and operational deployments worldwide. At STEERBRIDGE, Beau applies his extensive instructional and operational background to enhance training systems and readiness for aviation programs.

Anthone Wright brings over three decades of distinguished Marine Corps service in aviation logistics and sustainment leadership. As a former commander of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 and Director of Logistics Capability Delivery for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program, he has orchestrated support strategies that impact global readiness. His experience spans expeditionary operations, high-level programmatic oversight at the Pentagon, and private-sector innovation, including leadership roles at Boeing supporting sustainment for the P-8A, F/A-18, and V-22 platforms. At STEERBRIDGE, Anthone serves as a key aviation logistics SME, shaping data-driven sustainment solutions for F-35 operations with precision and mission-first focus.

Each pilot and aviation SME at STEERBRIDGE has been handpicked not only for their aviation expertise but for the operational insight they provide. Their lived experience in the cockpit and command center now directly supports the next evolution of aviation readiness. 

Bridging Innovation and Experience  

STEERBRIDGE operates at multiple Marine Corps Air Stations (MCAS) across the U.S. and overseas, including MCAS Yuma, MCAS Cherry Point, MCAS Miramar, and MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Our aviation data teams, supply chain experts, and engineering personnel deliver mission-essential support grounded in the realities of fleet operations.

• AI-driven data ingestion, validation, and analysis
• Cloud-native interoperability to enable seamless collaboration across agencies
• Real-time decision support systems powered by clean, curated, and authoritative data
• By advancing data from raw to refined across each layer, we empower agencies to act on insights with confidence—driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and measurable impact.

Whether integrating emerging technology or improving supply chain performance, our team draws directly from decades of operational flight and logistics experience. The result? Precision-built solutions that enhance readiness, reduce costs, and elevate mission success.

A Quiet Readiness to Serve What’s Next   

As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation authorities look to modernize air traffic control and aircraft monitoring infrastructure, STEERBRIDGE quietly positions itself as a proven partner. Our team understands the complexity of flight operations, the necessity of trusted data, and the power of AI to improve situational awareness.

Our aviation roots are strong. Our forward vision is clear.

On National Aviation Day, we salute the heroes of the skies—past and present—and reaffirm our commitment to serving those who carry the mission upward.