Our Team

Mark Harvie is the President and Founder of Omni Defense Tech. Drawn to technology and engineering from a very young age; Mark began building radios at only 8 years old and built his first hang glider at the age of 12. He acquired his hang-gliding license at 16, and his private pilot's license just two years later. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Electromechanical Engineering in 1983 and began his postgrad career as an engineer at IBM. In 1998, he founded Omni, excited that his career path would once again intersect with his passion for aviation. His innovative ideas have brought Omni to where it is today, with the only certified safe-to-fly in-flight bladder relief system, and he is constantly researching and developing new ideas to Elevate Human Performance.

The second son of Omni’s Founder and President, Tristan grew up surrounded by the business, learning the defense manufacturing industry from the inside out. He officially joined Omni in 2015, working on the production line during summer breaks. After earning his B.S. in Business Administration—with concentrations in Marketing, Small Business Management, and Entrepreneurship—from the University of Maine Orono in 2018, Tristan stepped into a full-time role and quickly proved himself as a results-driven leader. His rapid rise led to his promotion to General Manager in 2021 and, just three years later, to Chief Operations Officer.

A specialist in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, Tristan has played a pivotal role in maintaining Omni Defense Tech’s operational excellence and securing its annual ISO certification. Beyond the office, he brings the same discipline and competitive spirit to amateur boxing, earning multiple Golden Gloves and Northern New England titles since 2021. Whether leading complex operations or stepping into the ring, Tristan applies relentless focus, strategic precision, and a commitment to performance at the highest level.

Ricky Lee Arnold Sr. is Omni Defense Tech’s Business Development Representative and Male Training Specialist who commits himself to ensuring our Nation’s Aviators, Parachutists, and Veterans are outfitted with the latest technology to enhance their human performance and safety. He works with the US and Foreign Allies’ Aviation and Parachuting Departments to deliver best in class products and training across the globe. He is a 25-year US Air Force Veteran who served as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist and wrapped up his military career at the USAF Pentagon, Special Operations Division. Rick has been working in the Aerospace Community for over 15 years since retiring from the Air Force and has worked as a Business Development and Training Specialist for Omni Defense Tech since 2017.

Sandra Santana is a dedicated Business Development Representative and Female Training Specialist for Omni-Defense Technologies who brings a unique and dynamic perspective to her role. With a remarkable 21-year career in the United States Air Force, Sandra had the opportunity to serve in prestigious organizations where she was on the front lines of both diplomacy and Air Power. Her leadership and managerial experience in fast-paced organizations helped her bring innovation and customization to the ever-changing future of the military. Today, she is grateful for her role in optimizing aircrew performance through education and awareness, ultimately resulting in safe and successful mission execution.

Tara Palmer is a passionate Business Development Representative and Female Training Specialist who brings real world military aviation experience to the team. She served 14-years of active-duty service in the United States Navy as an Electronic Warfare Officer in the EA-18G aircraft. As a Naval Test Pilot Graduate, she brings the unique ability to bridge the gap between the warfighter’s needs and engineering design. Her ability to relate to the mission and fleet aviator is invaluable as a SKYDRATE trainer. She has personally worn and used the SKYDRATE system on a wide variety of combat missions. During her longest flight over the Pacific Ocean, she successfully wore the SKYDRATE system for 8.5 hours, giving her invaluable insight into the challenges all aviators face with in-flight bladder relief. She is passionate about Aircrew having access to and the right to use a SKYDRATE in flight bladder relief system, a problem that has plagued the aviation community for far too long.

Taylor Burton served in the Navy for twenty-seven years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1999 as a Damage Controlman, serving aboard USS PELELIU (LHA-5) during operations in East Timor and Afghanistan during 9-11. Selected for the Seaman to Admiral-21 program in 2003, he earned a B.S. in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah and commissioned and trained as a Naval Aviator in 2009, flying MH-60S helicopters with HSC-26 in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. Transitioning to the Medical Service Corps in 2015, he became a Naval Aerospace and Operational Physiologist (#342), serving at ASTC Miramar, Electronic Attack Wing Pacific, and CNATRA, where he led human performance, aviation safety, and physiological training programs. He holds an M.S. in Operations Research with certificates in Human Systems Integration and Data Science. LCDR Burton has over 3,000 flight hours and numerous personal and unit awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal.

Lisa Christensen brings 20 years of operational expertise to SKYDRATE, focusing on aircrew safety, training, and mission readiness. A U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and Command Pilot with 3,300+ flight hours in the C-17A Globemaster III and Gulfstream III/V/550, she led 150 personnel as Commanding Officer of the 89th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Andrews. Lisa now applies her experience to developing partnerships, guiding product innovation, and ensuring SKYDRATE solutions meet the real-world needs of aircrew, blending credibility, operational insight, and a passion for safe, efficient flight operations.

Kelly Clayton has served as Business Development Administrator at Omni Defense for the past 14 years, bringing unwavering dedication to supporting veterans and active-duty military. A Boston University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in business, Kelly is known as the right-hand “gal” to CEO Mark Harvie. She is also the warm hospitality behind every email inquiry, answering each one genuinely and promptly. Kelly ensures every Skydrate order is handled personally, with meticulous attention and genuine care. Her passion for service and her commitment to the mission have made her an indispensable part of the Omni Defense team.