Eric Tapp performs business development for GDIT’s Defense Division and provides subject matter expertise to numerous sectors focused on Geographic Combatant Commands and Mission Partner Environments. Eric is a 21-year veteran of the US Army and has led at multiple levels as an Infantry officer as well as an Information Systems officer in both conventional and SOF organizations. In his final role at USCENTCOM, Eric led a team in the development, testing, and implementation of a data centric mission partner environment.

CW5 Yuri J. Camesi was born in February 1977 in Fortuna, California, and raised in Eureka. After graduating from Eureka High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in February 1996. He completed Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC, and AIT at Fort Gordon, GA, becoming an Information Systems Operator-Analyst (74B). Rising through the enlisted ranks to Sergeant First Class, he was selected for the Warrant Officer Candidate Program in 2006, and by 2007, he became an Information Systems Technician (251A).

CW5 Camesi's first assignment was with the 602nd Aviation Support Battalion in South Korea, where he played a key role in automating logistics and implementing the Host Nation Agreement for critical communication systems. From 2008 to 2012, he served with the 82nd Sustainment Brigade, managing over 500 logistics systems and leading IT teams supporting operations in Afghanistan.

In later roles, CW5 Camesi developed logistics and telecommunications solutions for the XVIII Airborne Corps G4 and G6. His work included fielding new enterprise systems and supporting large-scale networks across Afghanistan. At the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, he enhanced NATO and Coalition communication interoperability and supported joint exercises across Europe.

Assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group at Fort Campbell in 2018, CW5 Camesi developed mobile communications programs and enhanced telecommunication solutions for SOCOM. He later participated in the Signal Training with Industry (TWI) program, working with AT&T as a Security Analyst. In keeping with security, CW5 Camesi served as the Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Operations Manager at the Regional Cyber Center – CONUS, overseeing cybersecurity operations and compliance.

Since 2024, CW5 Camesi has been serving at the Senior Technical Advisor to I Corps G6, America’s First Corps, in support of the Into-Pacific Theater of Operations. 

CW5 Camesi’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal with one silver and four bronze oak leaf clusters, the Army Good Conduct Medal with three knots, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, three Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Parachutist Badge, the Meritorious Unit Award, and the Bronze Order of Mercury.

CW5 Camesi currently lives in Lacey, WA with his wife Shanitra. He and his wife have been married for 15 years.

Col Michael T. Hlad is a native of Ft. Thomas, KY, and a 2001 graduate of Centre College in Danville, KY. Col Hlad enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves and graduated as the honor graduate from MCRD Parris Island in 1999 and reported to MP Co A in Lexington, Ky. Following graduation from Centre College, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in June of 2001. Following The Basic School and Command and Control Systems Officers Course in Quantico, Va., he reported to Marine Aircraft Group31, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC, in 2003. There, he served as the first school-trained communications officer for the group and supported multiple F/A-18 carrier-based deployments and rotations toOperation Iraqi Freedom. From 2005-2008, Col Hlad served as S-6A for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He supported reliefoperations during Hurricane Katrina, exercise Infinite Moonlight in Al Qatranah, Jordon, the Non- Combative Evacuation of American citizens from Beirut, Lebanon, and strike missions into Afghanistan. In 2008, as 24 MEU’s communications officer, Col Hlad oversaw the planning and integration of the Marine Expeditionary Unit's communication architecture into Afghanistan and supported combat operations in Southern Helmand province from January to November. In 2009, the MEU Communications detachment was awarded the LtCol Kevin M. Shea unit of the year award for their outstanding performance. Col Hlad was awarded the Gen Alfred M. Gray Trophy in 2009 for outstanding communications leadership. Also in 2009, Col Hlad was selected for Naval Postgraduate School and received a Master’s in Leadership Education and Development. Upon completion of his master’s, he was assigned as 28th company officer and 6th Battalion executive officer at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. Following this tour, Col Hlad was selected to attend the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, where he graduated with a Master of Military Studies degree. In July of 2013, Col Hlad took command of 1st Marine Division’s Communications Company. During his tour, the Company supported four Division-level exercises, two MEF-level exercises and supported 1st Marine Division’s requirements across the globe. In 2015, Col Hlad was selected to attend the School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW), where he graduated and received a Master of Operational Studies degree. Following SAW, Col Hlad was assigned to Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51 / 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (TF 51/5), NSA Bahrain, as the Future Operations Officer and lead planner. While at TF 51/5, Col Hlad led several planning efforts in the CENTCOM AOR for deliberate and crisis response operations. Planning efforts were varied from the crisis in the Southern Red Sea, accelerationof the defeat ISIS campaign in support of CJTF-OIR, Special Operations, and Interdiction Operations. In 2018 Col Hlad took command of 7th Communication Bn in Okinawa, Japan, supporting operations for III MEF, III MEB, 31st MEU, and the INDOPACOM staff across the INDOPACOM AOR. As the only forward deployed communications Bn in the Marine Corps, the “Stormbreakers” were always on call supporting forces across the Pacific. In 2020, Col Hlad was selected to attend the College of Information and Cyberspace, at National Defense University. He received a Master of Science in Government Information Leadership and was a distinguished graduate in June of 2021. Col Hlad reported to JFHQ-DODIN in July of 2021, where he served as the Division Chief for deliberate plans at JFHQ-DODIN J5 where he synchronized operational and strategic plans for OSD, CIO, Joint Staff, and Combatant Commands. Col Hlad reported to USINDOPACOM in May of 2023 where he is currently the C4 Operations Division Chief (J63), for the J6 directorate. Col Hlad and his wife have one child and reside in Hawaii.