Meet the team

Bill Breedlove

  • Ambassador, Ohio State University and Purdue University

    Bill Breedlove is Vice President of Global Mission at Mantel Technologies. He has over three decades of sales and customer relationship management focused mainly on the federal government and related markets. Much of this time has involved managing and growing diverse technical teams to support federal government research and development sponsors. Bill started his career as a United States Air Force signals intelligence collector and analyst. Since separating from the Air Force, he has continued to support America’s national security mission with positions at Battelle and Infoscitex before joining Mantel Technologies as a corporate officer.

Jay Wilhelm

  • Ambassador, Ohio University

    Dr. Jay Wilhelm is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University. He has over 15 years of research level experience with intelligent systems, sensor testing, integration, UAV propulsion, and UAV control experience along with over 40 technical publications and has been involved with ~$12 M in research. His research has included control system development, artificial intelligence guidance algorithms, automated collision avoidance, LiDAR data processing, mapping, localization, flight dynamics modeling, environmental and animal behavior sensor devices, and unmanned aerial systems. Sources of research funding have included NSF, AFRL, ARL, NRL, OFRN, OCDO, and industry. He is actively involved with AIAA’s Intelligent Systems Technical Committee, has served for two years as the secretary, and is the awards subcommittee chair.

  • Strategic Relationship & Brand Coordinator

    As a Strategic Relationship & Brand Coordinator, Jessie has over a decade of experience in the field of marketing, coupled with extensive and dedicated expertise in relationship management.

    Throughout her career, Jessie has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to forge strong and meaningful connections, fostering partnerships that drive mutual growth and success. Additionally, her extensive background in marketing has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of industry trends, consumer behavior, and effective communication strategies.

    With a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Ohio University, Jessie brings a solid foundation of knowledge to how she approaches her role at Mantel Technologies.

  • Customer Outreach Assistant

    Matthew serves as an Outreach Assistant for AI Futures. He has five years of experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) at the National-Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). At NGA, his role as a data analyst and data scientist involved writing scripts to automate workflows and enhance map and report production. Additionally, he led various workforce development initiatives focused on training, recruiting, and career development to strengthen data literacy across the agency. Matthew holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Hamilton College, where he majored in mathematics and minored in economics. He is currently pursuing his Master in Public Administration from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

  • Event Coordinator

    Jawuan Williams is an experienced and detail-oriented Event Coordinator with a unique blend of creative planning skills and technical expertise. A graduate of Otterbein University, he brings a strong IT background to his event management, allowing him to expertly navigate the technological aspects of modern events, from online registration and ticketing systems to audio-visual setup and technical support. He possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage logistics, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless event experiences. His passion for creating memorable occasions, combined with his technical proficiency, makes him a valuable asset to any team.

  • Visual Designer

    Joe Bloom is a highly skilled Visual Designer with a strong foundation in design principles and practices, honed through years of experience and a formal education at the Columbus College of Art & Design.

    He joins us at AI Futures creating the Visual language of AI Futures from the Logo to the branding.