Executive Vice President Of Strategy & Growth

Kyle Crooks

Kyle Crooks is the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Growth at Command Post Technologies. He is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and defense industry executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning aerospace, training and simulation, ISR systems, UAV/UAS technologies, engineering, and business operations. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science from Florida State University, Computer Engineering Certification from Air Force Institute of Technology, and Executive Leadership certification from University of North Carolina. Prior to joining CPT, Mr. Crooks served as President and CEO of a mid-sized small simulation business, where he led the company through significant growth and diversification while expanding its capabilities across software, manufacturing, courseware development, and training solutions. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles with major defense and technology organizations including fortune 500 companies like Northrop Grumman and Textron where he led his large organizations, managed complex defense programs, and drove strategic growth initiatives supporting the U.S. Military and allied partners. LtCol (ret) Crooks has delivered mission-critical solutions in simulation, maintenance training, ISR payloads, air traffic systems, and operational readiness. During his career, he has helped secure more than $1 billion in competitive contract awards while building high-performing, values-based cultures focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success. His military leadership experience included assignments in space launch operations, military leadership development, and national security software systems supporting Cape Canaveral, NORAD and NSA. He and organizations led received numerous professional and military recognitions, including the Army USA Holleran Outstanding Member Award for simulation and training excellence, Florida State University’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses recognition, and multiple Air Force leadership and service awards.

Biography

Kyle Crooks is the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Growth at Command Post Technologies. He is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and defense industry executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning aerospace, training and simulation, ISR systems, UAV/UAS technologies, engineering, and business operations. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Science from Florida State University, Computer Engineering Certification from Air Force Institute of Technology, and Executive Leadership certification from University of North Carolina. Prior to joining CPT, Mr. Crooks served as President and CEO of a mid-sized small simulation business, where he led the company through significant growth and diversification while expanding its capabilities across software, manufacturing, courseware development, and training solutions. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles with major defense and technology organizations including fortune 500 companies like Northrop Grumman and Textron where he led his large organizations, managed complex defense programs, and drove strategic growth initiatives supporting the U.S. Military and allied partners. LtCol (ret) Crooks has delivered mission-critical solutions in simulation, maintenance training, ISR payloads, air traffic systems, and operational readiness. During his career, he has helped secure more than $1 billion in competitive contract awards while building high-performing, values-based cultures focused on innovation, operational excellence, and customer success. His military leadership experience included assignments in space launch operations, military leadership development, and national security software systems supporting Cape Canaveral, NORAD and NSA. He and organizations led received numerous professional and military recognitions, including the Army USA Holleran Outstanding Member Award for simulation and training excellence, Florida State University’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses recognition, and multiple Air Force leadership and service awards.