Rural Healthcare Stewards
At Valkyrie UAS Solutions, rural America is more than our mission—it is our home. Our team, raised in small towns ourselves, has firsthand experience with both the strengths and challenges that define life beyond major metropolitan areas. Rural America makes the food on our tables, the clothes on our backs, and the fuel in our vehicles, yet these same communities often face limited access to critical services, infrastructure, and healthcare.
Through innovative drone platforms and strategic partnerships, we are working to end the rural zip-code risk factor by delivering safe, reliable, and scalable aviation solutions that improve connectivity, support emergency response, and expand access to essential healthcare resources. We believe that the communities that power our nation deserve the same opportunities, services, and quality of life as anywhere else.
The Valkyrie Team
Ty Harmon Idalou, TX Population: 2,200
Co-founder and CEO with 20+ years of innovation and emerging technology experience.
Ryan Teksten Odin, MN Population: 210
COO with 20+ years of investment, building, and technology performance.
Nathan Taylor Post, TX Population: 5,500
Marketing and Comms Specialist with 5+ years of media/communications experience.
Jackson Corwin Dallas, TX Population: 1.3 Million
Lead Electrical Engineer with 6+ years of engineering experience.
Tyler T. Chesterfield, MO Population: 50,000
Missouri Manager with 15+ years in the U.S. Army, currently a Lieutenant.
Will H. Paint Rock, TX Population: 237
Electrical Engineer with 5+ years in engineering, physics and computer science.
Cora Olerichs
Missouri Engineering and Pilot Intern.
Ben Govero
Missouri Engineering and Pilot Intern.
Rural Healthcare Advisors
Laurie Vanhoose
Healthcare Policy (Texas)
Lori Worthington
Healthcare Policy (Missouri)
Melanie Richburg
Rural Hospital CEO
Wade McNair
AI and Data Analytics
David McCarley
DAA and UAS Operations
Eileen Lockhart
UAS Operations and Compliance
Cathy Self
UAS Operations and Compliance
Fred Simcox
Former HHS CTO
Hank Capps
Chief Medical Officer
Fred Lopez
Supply Chain and UAS Operations
Join the Team
Valkyrie is constantly looking for energetic, hardworking, and dedicated team members who share the core values that changing healthcare instills. Contact us today to find out if you are a fit with our crew!
