Research Innovations, Inc. Appoints Former United States Air Force Colonel to Lead Indo-Pacific Command Portfolio
Brian A. Hill, Colonel, USAF (Retired) has joined as Director of Business Development of RII’s U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Portfolio
ALEXANDRIA, Va. [October 18, 2024] — Research Innovations, Inc. (RII), a provider of critical national security technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian A. Hill, Colonel, USAF (Retired) as Director of Business Development, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) Portfolio. In this role, Hill will lead RII’s efforts in developing strategic partnerships and advancing technological capabilities to increase the effectiveness of joint planning, targeting, and operations within the Indo-Pacific information environment.
​“Brian’s deep-rooted experience in the Indo-Pacific region makes him the best choice for strengthening our capabilities in this strategically critical region," said Nick Woodruff, Chief Growth Officer at RII. “We look forward to leveraging his expertise as we continue to advance our PRIISM Decision Advantage Platform to meet the ever-evolving demands of our INDOPACOM customers' national security operations, especially with our allies and partners. INDOPACOM is at the forefront of innovation and experimentation with cutting-edge capabilities, and Brian will be an excellent partner for them in that.”
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Prior to retiring from active military service, Hill served as Chief of Information Operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii. In this role, he directed combatant command level strategic messaging synchronization, and integration of non-lethal effects into operations and exercises. A committed educator, Hill also served as the Dean of Academics at NATO School Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany where he led alliance education and training for over 9,000 students annually. As a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and former cadet athlete, Hill also served as the Academy’s Vice Director of Athletics. ​
Brian Hill, Director of Business Development, USINDOPACOM
Hill's last operational Air Force assignment was with the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington. During his time in the Air Force, Hill served as a command pilot with over 3,100 flight hours in various military refueling, trainer, and transport aircraft.
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"It is an honor to join RII’s team and leverage my past defense and security experiences in new and impactful ways," said Hill. "Having participated in joint operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region alongside capable allies and partners, I believe that the unique challenges and complexities our customers face can be overcome with the enabling capabilities of RII’s technology. I’m eager to build on the exceptional work RII has already accomplished by sharing my insights and collaborating to develop future-proof solutions.”
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About Research Innovations, Inc.
With offices in Alexandria, VA, Melbourne, FL, San Antonio, TX, St. Petersburg, FL, and London, UK, as well as staff embedded with key customers globally, RII supports critical defense, intelligence, and cyber customers across the U.S. Government and select international customers. RII is a leader in Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) efforts with its cutting-edge solutions, rapidly delivering transformative technology to customers and end users to achieve its core purpose of "Creating RIIdiculously Awesome® solutions that make the world safer." Visit www.researchinnovations.com for more information.