MEET OUR TEAM
FlyGuys Team
CEO & Executive Chairman
Joe Stough
As CEO and Executive Chairman, Joe Stough serves as strategic adviser and leadership coach for the FlyGuys team. A seasoned entrepreneur, Joe brings over 30 years of experience in the enterprise software business and previously served in multiple key roles for Waitr, including initial seed investor, founding board member, and President and Chief Operating Officer. Since then, his focus has been on building the tech economy in Louisiana.
Before Waitr, Joe founded Syntex Management Systems, Inc., which provided enterprise-level Operational Excellence software and analytics for energy, chemicals, and other heavy industry businesses prior to its acquisition by IHS, Inc. At Syntex, Joe designed and grew its flagship software and analytics platform, IMPACT, which was implemented in over 100 countries in partnership with ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Shell, Total, LyondellBasell, and many other world leaders.
Operations
Sr. VP of Operations
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.
Marketing
VP of Marketing
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.
Sales
Sr. VP of Sales
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.
Finance
Financial Controller
Nicholas Perron
Nicholas Perron joined FlyGuys in 2018. He wears many hats in his current role, but financial specialist is his top priority. As Controller, Nick oversees the financials and finds new ways to track, report, and analyze critical quantitative and financial data to best help inform and guide FlyGuys.
In his spare time, you can find Nick dominating in local recreational sports – especially flag football.
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Whether the project takes us to a major metropolitan city, a mid-sized town, or a rural area far away from civilization, we’re ready to deploy FAA-certified pilots and follow stringent safety measures. Connect with FlyGuys for a quote, and let’s explore the right solution for you.
Please note that we are currently unable to assist in the search for missing pets. This limitation is due to the specific challenges and regulations associated with using drones for such purposes.