The Human Factor in Strategic Growth

  • Aerospace

    Active relationships and a history of performance with a vast, global network of OEMs, the U.S. DoD, Canadian DND, and Global MODs established over decades of trust.

  • Manufacturing

    Proven record of connecting agile, traditional/non-traditional contractors with the DoD, DND, MODs, and Tier 1 OEMs around the world to accelerate Industrial Base production.

  • Maritime

    Open dialogue and extensive business history with the world’s largest shipbuilders and the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB), as well as their broader Tier 2 supplier base.

  • Robotics

    World-class expertise in delivering robotic solutions to solve complex problems in Government/Defense and Commercial sectors across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

  • Software & AI

    A unique vantage point that aligns cutting-edge AI solutions with evolving market trends and drives procurement of niche software capabilities as strategic assets.

Business Development Advisors

We develop strategic relationships and opportunities in Aerospace & Defense worldwide — as a force multiplier for our clients' business development teams.

  • Create strategic opportunities by identifying new markets & building resilient, win-win industry partnerships.

  • Convert key pursuits into sustaining contracts with a nuanced, tailored approach to closing deals.

  • Adopt an enterprise approach with scalable & actionable strategies focused on long-term, recurring revenue.

  • Leverage key business intelligence & industry insights to turn proposal management into a strategic advantage.

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Charlotte • DC • Hartford • Huntsville • Montreal

Bastion Atlas is the collective experience and reputation of an elite business development team strategically positioned across North America to serve an exclusive portfolio of global clients — from startups to Fortune 500 corporations.

Global Expertise. Professional Pride. Personal Attention.

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Reach out today with your thoughts and start a conversation with Bastion Atlas. We look forward to exploring potential avenues of collaboration and how we can elevate your business.

Clients Served

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Experience & Reputation Matter

  • Cemocan "Gemo" Yesil

    GLOBAL DEFENSE | FOUNDER & OWNER

    Global Business Development Executive, Entrepreneur, and Retired U.S. Air Force Pilot | Former Lockheed and Gecko Robotics | Aerospace Engineer (MIT 2003)

  • Brad Nolen

    GLOBAL COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE

    Sales & Marketing Executive (VP), Structural Engineering Consultant, and Product Strategist | Former Bombardier, Safran, and TransDigm | Aerospace Engineer

  • William "Buck" Clemons

    U.S. ARMY & AIR FORCE PROGRAMS

    Career Defense Consultant, U.S. Army Pilot, Electronic Warfare and Additive Manufacturing Expert | Former SAIC and CMC Electronics | IT Management Major

  • Chris Anderson

    U.S. AIR FORCE & JOINT PROGRAMS

    Global Defense Executive | U.S. Air Force Weapons School | Bomber Pilot | AFSOC | U.S. Government Acquisitions | Former BAE and Collins | MBA, Indiana University

  • John Williams

    GLOBAL OEM RELATIONSHIPS & STRATEGY

    Former Boeing, Textron & Bell | Defense offset SME | Business aviation and rotorcraft fleet sales | Growth strategy consultant | Multi-lingual | Economics, Northwestern 

  • Nate Scopac

    U.S. AIR FORCE & NATO PROGRAMS

    Global Defense & Strategy Executive, U.S. Air Force Pilot | Former NATO Military Committee and SOCOM Officer | Former Collins Aerospace | MBA, Tufts

  • Whitney Jones

    U.S. NAVY PROGRAMS, MARITIME STRATEGY

    Former U.S. Navy Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) Director & Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Deputy PM | Former NAVSEA and Northrop Grumman | Communications (UVA 2006)

  • James "J.T." Naylor

    U.S. ARMY PROGRAMS

    Strategy and Mission Solutions Executive, Data Innovation Director, U.S. Army Pilot and Acquisition Officer | Current Dell, Former Northrop Grumman | Systems Engineer

  • Randy Meiklejohn

    CANADIAN DEFENCE PROGRAMS

    Sales Director, Royal Canadian Air Force Experimental Test Pilot & Director of Air Requirements, and Human Factors Expert | Former CMC Electronics | Mechanical Engineer

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Results Delivered

We proudly stand on our reputation of delivering outstanding results across industries and a wide spectrum of client profiles with over 200 years of collective experience.

Bastion is built on a history of excellence at Lockheed, Amazon, Bombardier, Northrop, Safran, Dell, Sikorsky, and Silicon Valley tech startups, as well as the U.S. and Canadian Militaries.

    • First Aerospace OEM contract, paving the way to $1B+ valuation

    • 4 Letters of Support in one week for U.S. Air Force SBIR proposal

    • First 8-figure Maritime Defense deal created, bid, and negotiated

    • Targets exceeded three quarters in a row, each time by more than 30%

    • New business bookings greater than $70M USD in 1 year

    • Prime RFP recured & proposal managed on $15B+ program

    • $90M+ USG Defense Training Systems award for new aircraft

    • 100% success with USG Program Office penetration requests

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Proven Ability to Execute

  • "Working with Bastion Atlas has been an absolute game-changer. Exceptionally professional team, bringing expertise that significantly impacted our growth."

  • "Bastion Atlas has been a game-changer for CMC’s sales force. Their strategic insights and deep Defense network have helped unlock new opportunities and drive real business momentum."

  • "Excellent strategic vision with innovative thinking, resulting in a well-structured approach that consistently delivers impactful results."

  • "What truly sets them apart is their genuine, collaborative spirit and the ease of working with them. They made the entire process seamless, always going the extra mile with a positive attitude."

  • “An incredible ability to adapt to any new challenge and dominate, each time outperforming expectations.”

  • "Professional, polished, smart, dedicated, and organized. Driven to get the job done. A leadership Swiss Army knife, ready to take on any challenge."

  • “Leaders who know what it takes to develop other leaders.”

  • "We highly recommend Gemo and his team for anyone seeking top-tier services delivered with remarkable professionalism and a truly personable approach."

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