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Who We Are

About Patriots International

Patriots International is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with operations and additional office space in Huntsville, AL.

Since our humble beginnings in 2017 with just one employee, we have steadily grown to support multiple customers across Redstone Arsenal. Our talented team epitomizes our core competencies: Professionalism, Expertise, and Knowledge.

Leadership

Brian Forrest

President
forrest@patriotsintl.com

Brian Forrest leads an exceptional team of proven professionals, overseeing all functional activities in support of daily operations, and providing the strategic vision to continue building upon the company’s past successes.

Brian Forrest

Brian Forrest serves as the President of Patriots International leading an exceptional team of proven professionals, overseeing all functional activities in support of daily operations, and providing the strategic vision to continue building upon the company’s past successes.

Brian honorably retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. After several leadership and staff assignments as an Army Aviator with deployments to both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq, Brian transitioned to the Army Acquisition Corps. His acquisition assignments began in the Utility Helicopters Project Office and culminated within the Fixed Wing Project Office as the Product Manager for the Special Electronic Mission Aircraft fleet. Prior to leading the SEMA Product Office, he was selected as a Department of Defense Congressional Fellow supporting Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) in all defense related matters. Following the Congressional Fellowship, Brian was an Army Legislative Liaison coordinating Army policy with both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees. Before his final assignment as a Product Manager, Brian deployed to Afghanistan facilitating theater-wide aviation logistics in support of a Special Operations Command Task Force.

Brian is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations, received a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from St. Mary’s University-San Antonio, a Master of Business Administration degree from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Certificate of Legislative Studies from the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University.

Brian and his wife Suzanne have been happily married for 27 years and have two children. Suzanne has been a high school math teacher for 15 years after transitioning from her public accounting career. Grace is an ICU nurse and Alex works as an accountant with both living in Charlotte, NC.

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Nicholas Dille

Director of Business Development
dille@patriotsintl.com

Nicholas Dille supports the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office under Program Executive Office – Missiles and Space (PEO M&S). He provides direct support to one of the largest US Army FMS cases for the Poland Government delivering the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

Nicholas Dille

Nicholas Dille serves as the Director of Business Development for Patriots International and supports the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office under Program Executive Office - Missiles and Space (PEO M&S). He provides direct support the one of the largest US Army FMS cases for the Poland Government delivering the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

Nick has supported the US Government both as a military officer and contractor for over 24 years. Originally branching aviation, Nick operated UH-60 helicopters for 15 years before transitioning into the US Army Acquisition Corps. He served as the Assistant Product Manager (APM) for UH-60M, Military Deputy for the Utility Helicopters International Product Office, FMS Branch chief for the Combined Security Assistance Command - Afghanistan (CSTC-A), and Product Lead, Cargo/Utility Helicopters under the Multi-National Aviation Special Project Office (MASPO). Nick is currently serving in the US Army Reserve as a part time Soldier.

Nick is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, received a Master of Business from Colorado State University, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the US States Army War College. He is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level Advanced in Program Management.

Nick and his wife Jaime have two children in a wonderful, blended family. Jaime works for the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) supporting OSD under the Defense Logistics Agency.

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Ryan Boyle

Director for Army Modernization
boyle@patriotsintl.com

Ryan Boyle provides direct support to Army Futures Command where he leads analytic and studies efforts to deliver innovative and affordable solutions to meet the rapidly evolving threat environment and ensure the Army’s readiness and dominance on the multi-domain battlefield.

Ryan Boyle

As the Director for Army Modernization, Ryan Boyle provides direct support to Army Futures Command where he leads analytic and studies efforts to deliver innovative and affordable solutions to meet the rapidly evolving threat environment and ensure the Army’s readiness and dominance on the multi-domain battlefield.

Ryan honorably retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service. Ryan served in various leadership and staff positions with multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Notable assignments included Battalion Commander, 5-101st Assault Helicopter Battalion, Director of Plans and Policy (G5) 101st Airborne Division, Director of the J5 Plans for US Forces Afghanistan, and Aviation Platforms Branch Chief HQDA G-8.

Ryan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, and Master in Public Policy and Management (MPPM) from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). Ryan also served as an Army G3 Fellow at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies focusing on NATO security issues and later serving as the Deputy Course Director for the Programs on Terrorism and Security Studies as well as Counter Narcotics and Transnational Crime. Ryan is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Ryan has been married to his lovely wife Tracey, an Elementary School Teacher, for over 24 years and have three nearly grown children. The youngest, Emily, joining her sister Maggie at the University of Auburn next year. His oldest son, Riley, is an Elementary School Teacher, in the Madison County Schools. Ryan and family currently reside in Madison, AL.

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Brian Sabourin

Director of Army Aviation
sabourin@patriotsintl.com

With over 44 years of corporate, acquisition, and program management experience across the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and DoD-related Industry, Brian Sabourin has extensive experience leading organizations in business development, strategic planning, acquisition planning & guidance, program management, and organizational development.

Brian Sabourin

Brian Sabourin serves as the Director of Army Aviation for Patriots International, a position that he has held since February of 2019. With over 44 years of corporate, acquisition, and program management experience across the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and DoD-related Industry, he has extensive experience leading organizations in business development, strategic planning, acquisition planning & guidance, program management, and organizational development.

Brian currently supports the Acquisition Systems Management office at the Program Management Office, Aviation (PEO AVN) HQ-level and provides senior-level guidance, advice, and vision to a team comprised of Government Civilian and Government Contractor personnel.

An experienced leader, effective communicator and strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, Brian is committed to exemplifying Army values in the private sector.

Prior to his retirement in 2015 from the Army, Brian served as the Deputy Program Manager for two of PEO AVN’s Program Management Offices (PMO): the Aviation Systems PMO (now the Aviation Mission Systems & Architecture PMO) and the Fixed Wing PMO.

Brian is a graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is level-III certified in Program Management, Systems Engineering / Research, Development & Engineering, and Production & Quality Mgt through the Defense Acquisition University.

Brian and his wife, Jean, have been happily married for over 39 years, live in Athens, AL, and have three daughters, Jennifer, Kaitlyn, and Allison. Jean is retired, while Jennifer and Kaitlyn are both married, living and working in Spring Hill, TN, and Huntsville, AL, respectively. Allison is currently a 4th year graduate student in Auburn University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Marty Jackson

Director of Missiles and Space
jackson@patriotsintl.com

Marty Jackson is a retired Army Veteran and a former Acquisition Level III Certified Program Manager. He has over 20 years of wide-ranging experience improving processes, leading diverse teams and managing cost, schedule and performance of weapon systems development projects.

Marty Jackson

Marty Jackson serves as the Director of Missiles and Space for Patriots International and supports the Integrated Fires Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office under Program Executive Office - Missiles and Space. He is a retired Army Veteran and a former Acquisition Level III Certified Program Manager. He has over 20 years of wide-ranging experience improving processes, leading diverse teams and managing cost, schedule and performance of weapon systems development projects. His early service years included multiple combat tours to Iraq with both the 101st Airborne and the Nightstalker’s of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment as a Logistician. He culminated his career in the Army as the Air to Ground Missiles Product Manager in PEO Missiles and Space responsible for both the JAGM & HELLFIRE missile systems.

Marty is a graduate of Austin Peay State University with a bachelor’s degree in history, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama Huntsville. He is a certified Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level Advanced in Program Management.

Marty and his wife Nicole have been married for 25 wonderful years and are blessed to have two boys that mean the world to them.

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Why Choose Patriots International?

Expertise

Our team averages over 27 years of military and defense industry experience, serving as technical and programmatic subject matter experts within their domains.

Professionalism

Patriots International prides itself on a highly trained and competent workforce, supporting challenging and rewarding positions in critical areas for the Department of Defense.

Knowledge

With extensive experience in acquisition, logistics, and technology, our employees possess core competencies that ensure the success of our customers' missions.

Who We Work For

Our Customers

Patriots International currently supports the Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO AV) Headquarters, PM Aviation Mission Systems Architecture, the Army Futures Command Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team, and PM Integrated Fires Mission Command within PEO Missile and Space. Additionally, Patriots International supported PM Fixed Wing, PM Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and the Technology Applications Program Office within the United States Army Special Operations Aviation Command.

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Contracts

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Engineering Services

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Engineering R&D and Strategic Planning

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Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services

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