MEET OUR TEAM

Chief Operating Officer

DaCoda Bartels

In 2011, DaCoda began flying helicopters commercially, specializing in stabilized camera payloads for the film and TV industry. During work on a Vancouver film set a year later, he was introduced to drones.

His interest in drones took off immediately, and in 2014, he introduced drone technology to the Oil & Gas market at LAGCOE (Lafayette, LA). He co-founded Aerobotics Energy Group, which G.I.S acquired as Aerobotics Drone Division in 2018.

DaCoda is credited with flying and supervising more than 500 offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, plus Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for offshore cargo delivery.

When DaCoda isn’t flying a drone, he’s most likely practicing archery in preparation for bow season.

Chief Marketing Officer

Whitney Savoie

Boundless energy and optimism are at the heart of everything Whitney does in her current role as Vice President of Marketing at FlyGuys. With a decade of experience in grassroots marketing, customer acquisition, and brand development, Whitney has a knack for developing unique strategies that propel companies forward.

Previously, Whitney led the go-to-market strategy for Waitr, a primary contributor to the company going from a privately held start-up to a publicly-traded commodity on Nasdaq. The company sold for $308 million in late 2018.

Chief Revenue Officer

Fred Humbert

Fred Humbert is an accomplished business executive with a proven track record of guiding sales teams through various stages of growth in the SaaS and technology sectors. Currently, Mr. Humbert leads the sales division at FlyGuys Nationwide Drone Services. Prior to this role, he spearheaded the development of successful sales teams in the manufacturing and robotics industries. Beyond his professional achievements, Fred is a passionate private pilot, reflecting his love for aviation and adventure. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Finance from California Lutheran University.

Chief Financial Officer

Evan Diaz de Arce

Evan is the Chief Financial Officer at FlyGuys, where he manages financial modeling, investor relations, and strategic planning to support the company’s expansion.

He was a co-founder of Waitr, where he helped grow the company from concept to public offering. During his time there, Evan played a key role in shaping the financial foundation of the business, supporting fundraising and scaling financial operations through rapid growth.

Following Waitr, Evan worked closely with dozens of early-stage startups, helping founders build robust financial models, prepare for fundraising, and make better strategic decisions.

Chief Product Officer

Kevin Jurica

Kevin Jurica is the Chief Product Officer at FlyGuys, leading the charge on our mission management platform, streamlining high-volume aerial missions with automation, scalability, and seamless experiences for customers, pilots, and our team. With 20+ years in enterprise software, he’s driven product innovation at companies like Syntex, VelocityEHS, and Envoy, building platforms that serve industries from energy and infrastructure to AI-powered analytics.

Earlier in his career, Kevin was on the ground floor at Syntex, where he helped create one of the most widely adopted EHS platforms in the world, scaling it to over a million users globally. A Texas A&M–Corpus Christi grad with advanced training in data science and product strategy, he’s also a real estate investor, musician, and lifelong tinkerer – always ready to turn big ideas into systems that deliver.

Chief of Staff

AMBER BELAIRE

Amber Belaire currently serves as Chief of Staff, bringing over 20 years of experience in project management, executive support, and administrative leadership. She has held key roles at companies including Penn Gaming, BoomNation, US Unwired, and Waitr, which successfully went public during her time there. Now in her third startup, Amber is known for keeping the wheels of the company well-oiled and ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly.

A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Amber is a proud Longhorn. She has also served on multiple boards in her hometown of Lake Charles, LA, and is actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, where she loves spending time with her “Little.”

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Texas Longhorns or LSU, where her children attended. You’ll often find her at the dog park, on the tennis court, or enjoying a game of Mahjong.