Army Special Forces Sgt Maj (RET), Founder/Strategic Growth Development Officer at Blue Fusion
Bruce Parkman is the Founder/Strategic Growth Development Officer at Blue Fusion, a trailblazing force in intelligence analysis solutions.
With a storied military career spanning over two decades, including distinguished service as a Green Beret, Bruce brings unparalleled expertise to the table. His journey from the front lines to entrepreneurship reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Bruce founded Blue Light in 2014, driven by a mission to revolutionize the i2 Analyst community. Recognized for industry-leading solutions, Blue Light empowered analysts to combat today’s most pressing threats with cutting-edge technologies. In 2018, alongside his team, Bruce introduced Blue Fusion, a patented middleware that revolutionizes data connectivity and search capabilities.
His pioneering work extends beyond business, with notable contributions to school safety initiatives and veteran entrepreneurship. A respected thought leader, Bruce has shared his insights at global summits and conferences, authored impactful white papers, and appeared on major news networks. A distinguished graduate of Methodist College and Webster University, Bruce is also dedicated to serving his community as a founding Director of the Green Beret Foundation and Chairman of the Board for the Global Special Operations Forces Foundation. With bagpipes in hand, Bruce continues to lead Blue Fusion with boundless passion and vision.
Perri Ann Parkman was born to a police officer and veteran father and a working mother and grew up in a low-income area of El Paso Texas. Perri Ann very quickly learned the value of hard work and began working after school at the age of 14 in a local hair salon. After graduating high school, she attended Technical School and studied the field of Cosmetology to help her pay for college. At the age of 20 she married her high school sweetheart and had two daughters who she adores. Perri Ann was an active volunteer at the girl’s school and at her lifelong church, Highland Presbyterian. She not only earned a reputation as being one of the best color specialists in the area, but she was also hired by several companies to represent their wares as a consultant and teacher. At 32, she bought her first hair salon and soon after became a single mom. She continued to work in her business and taught the science of Cosmetology to other beauty professionals. In 1998, she met her husband Bruce who was attending the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy and dated him through his deployment to Kosovo leading soldiers and they married in 2001. This was one of the busiest portions of Perri Ann’s life as, by this time, the family moved to Albuquerque, her husband deployed to support the Afghanistan invasion after the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, she opened another hair salon, and her husband started a company. In 2003, she and her husband welcomed their son Mac, who was born while her husband was away waiting to cross into Iraq for the invasion. Devoted to her career she opened another salon in her new home state of New Mexico and created a Day Spa in the heart of a mountain town where she also volunteered at the local Charter school and her son’s private Christian school. In 2009, Perri Ann relocated with her husband to Colorado where Perri Ann became a Yoga teacher, MELT Method instructor, fitness trainer and Neuro Muscular massage therapist. As an active PTO mom, classroom volunteer and sports trainer she was known for offering free or donation-based classes to those in need and was famous for her Florescent Fossil Bed yoga hikes. In September of 2022, the Parkman’s suffered enormous tragedy when their son, Mac, committed suicide due to mental illness he acquired from playing consecutive contact sports since he was 6. Riddled with grief the pair moved to their retirement home they had purchased in 2013 in Manatee County to restart their life as empty nesters. She and her husband started The Mac Parkman Foundation for Adolescent Concussive Trauma to advocate for awareness and training in the risks associated with a child’s developing brain and contact sports. Eighteen months later the diagnosis of Breast Cancer was given to Perri and the subsequent surgeries and treatment lasted another 18 months. Devoured by grief and her own mortality Perri Ann resolved to use her experiences to help her community. Perri Ann became active as a Deacon in her church and offers MELT Method sessions and free Holy Yoga on Anna Maria Island. She speaks publicly on the issues of child’s brain health and on Mac’s story to inspire people to improve their ability to protect their child. Being a Christian has served her well in life as her love of God has guided her through the worst of the worst as she exhibits grace under pressure, always looking for the best in people and makes the best Tacos in Florida!
Dale T. Miller is a Managing Director and Corporate Client Group Director for Morgan Stanley and serves as the managing partner of the firm's Pacific Wealth Management Group. He earned a B.A. in Business Economics and English from Willamette University. He has attended graduate level courses at the Wharton School and received the CPM (Certified Portfolio Manager) designation from Columbia University. Dale is co-founder of a technology company that enables voting and other highly authenticated transactions to occur via the internet. He was rated as the top financial advisor in the state of Idaho by Barrons and Forbes magazines in 2022 and 2023. In the community, Dale has been principal french horn for the Emerald City Philharmonic, served as scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America Troop One (Washington, DC), received the 2001 Young Alumni Leadership Award from his alma mater, and was awarded the 1998 Seattle YMCA Volunteer of the Year award. He is a past board member of the MIT Enterprise Forum, Seattle YMCA, and Willamette University Alumni Board in addition to other corporate and nonprofit positions. Dale has been chair of the Willamette Forum and served as president of the board for the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra. He currently serves on the boards of Outreach Incorporated, the Mac Parkman Foundation, and the Palouse Land Trust. Dale is married to author and attorney Kari Edgren Miller, his wife of over three decades. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchild from their home on Moscow Mountain, Idaho
Major General (Retired), USA Brian Mennes
Major General (RET) Brian Mennes is from
Amherst, N.Y., a suburb of Buffalo. He attended Sweet Home High School where he was a Western NY
All-Star in three sports (Football, Hockey, and Lacrosse). He attended the United States Military
Academy, West Point, N.Y. and was a proud member of the Army Lacrosse Team and the Class of 88. He
commissioned as an Infantry Officer.
His professional advanced military education includes a United States Army War College Fellowship at the
Institute of World Politics and a Fellowship at the United Kingdom’s Higher Command and Staff Course. He
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from West Point and a Master of Military
Art and Science degree from the Command and General Staff College (CGSC).
After completing Airborne, Pathfinder and Ranger Schools, Brian started his career in 7th ID serving as
a Rifle Platoon Leader (Panama for Operation Just Cause), Support Platoon Leader, (Sinai Desert), the
Division’s Long Range Surveillance Detachment XO. He then served as a Brigade plans Officer and
Mechanized Company Commander in the 2ID (Korea). Next he served as the BN Personnel Officer and A Co
Commander in 3rd Ranger Battalion. Following CGSC, Brian served as a Battalion and Brigade Operations
Officer in the 325th PIR, 82d ABN DIV, deploying to Ukraine to plan one of the first Partnership for
peace exercises. In 2001 he was assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command where he co-led
planning and deployed several times for the Nation’s initial operations for the invasion of Afghanistan
and Iraq. He returned to the 325th PIR (82d ABN) as a BDE XO in Baghdad leading the construction of the
first Iraqi Army Training Base. He was then assigned to West Point to lead their Character/Values Leader
Development Education Program and serve as assistant coach for the Nationally ranked Army Rugby Team. He
then commanded for six straight years as the Battalion Commander of 1-508 (82d ABN), (15 months in
Afghanistan), 1st Ranger Battalion (Afghanistan and Iraq) and as a Brigade Commander of 4th BDE 82d ABN
(Kandahar Afghanistan). As a General Officer, he served as the Deputy Commanding General of US Army
Cadet Command, overseeing the Army’s ROTC program, Deputy CG (Operations) for 2d ID in Korea, Army G8,
Director of Joint Integration (Defining Army Equipment Requirements) and Army G3, Director of Force
Management (Leading Army Force Design and modernization efforts). After leaving the Pentagon, he served
as 10th Mountain Div Commanding General where he also acted as ISAF/ NATO Operations Director in
Afghanistan, orchestrating the responsible reduction of NATO forces. His last assignment was as the DCG,
XVIII ABN Corps where he oversaw short notice deployments for Afghanistan Evacuation and Europe to
support the Ukrainian war efforts.
Brian transitioned to the civilian work force on October 23
and feels fortunate to serve as the SVP Operations, EMCOR Building Services. He also serves on the
executive board of Army Rugby Advisory Committee. He is the very proud father of three fantastic
children: Ashley, married to CPT Forrest Stieg, Haley, and Jake. He and his wife Kellie, a dietitian and
scholarship student athlete at WVU, are high school Sweethearts and have been married for 34 years. The
Family enjoys spending time at the cottage at Oak Lake Ontario with family and friends.
Greg Giammittorio is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law,
venture capital, and mergers and acquisitions. He currently serves as a partner at Potomac Law
Group, bringing over 30 years of experience advising executives, investors, founders, and boards of
directors across a variety of industries, including technology, biotechnology, media,
telecommunications, and health tech.
Throughout his career, Greg has led numerous high-stakes venture capital transactions, joint
ventures, and strategic alliances, working with both startups and established companies. He has
managed teams on a wide range of mergers and acquisitions, advising on due diligence, deal
structuring, and transaction negotiation.
Before joining Potomac Law, Greg held senior partner roles at Morrison & Foerster LLP and Shaw
Pittman LLP, where he gained significant expertise in commercial agreements, corporate governance,
and project finance. Greg has served as outside general counsel for several startups, providing
counsel on financing, employment matters, and dispute resolution.
Greg is deeply committed to supporting emerging companies and nonprofits, serving on advisory boards
and the boards of directors of various organizations. He also has extensive experience advising on
legal matters in the energy, cleantech, and defense industries, among others.
Greg graduated from the University of Virginia, School of Law, and holds a B.A. in English
Literature from the University of Virginia.
