Leadership

Charles Q. Miller

President & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Miller brings over thirty years of management experience to Priority 5, including five years as an executive vice president of Raytheon, three years as the CEO of United Engineers & Constructors, two years as a managing partner of Bunker Hill Capital, and five years as a management consultant, which included three years serving as CEO of startup companies.
In addition to his broad business background, which includes companies engaged in engineering, construction, manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and private equity, he has extensive experience in the development and deployment of simulation software.
Mr. Miller is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and received an MS in applied mechanics from Stanford University, and a JD from Rutgers University. He is a licensed professional engineer and a member of the bar in several states.  linkedIn |  email

Dr. Gary Nestler

Senior Vice President, Branding, Marketing and Sales

Dr. Nestler is a seasoned senior level executive with 30+ years experience, in emergency management, operational preparedness, medicine and mission readiness working with government client and private industry throughout the world. Dr. Nestler, formerly IBM’s Global Public Safety leader, helped lead the development of several innovative public safety technologies including the Apple/IBM partnership and Weather Company acquisition.
Dr. Nestler currently maintains an active license in South Carolina, Board of Medicine, Captain in local fire department and works with command staff on a local law enforcement SWAT Team.  linkedIn | email

Aron Bierbaum

Vice President Software Engineering

Aron is the Vice President of Software Engineering and leads a team of talented software engineers that develop the industry leading TACCS™ software package. He brings more than 19 years of experience in the software development field. He is a pivotal member of a team and has supported numerous critical installations, including presidential inaugurations and other national special security events. linkedIn | email

James H. Belanger

Vice President, Special Projects and General Counsel

The U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran is a business and technology lawyer who has represented middle-market and emerging businesses as general counsel; assisted entrepreneurs in protecting intellectual property and starting business enterprises; and acted as special counsel in a variety of transactions. Mr. Belanger’s intellectual property practice principally involved technology transfer, licensing, and protection of trade secrets. He has represented both owners and licensees in licensing transactions in university and general business settings. His industry experience includes biotechnology, software development and integration, advanced materials manufacturing, healthcare, construction, logistics, industrial equipment, and distribution. Prior to joining Priority 5 in 2010, he was a partner at the Boston law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where he counseled corporate clients as a member of the Corporate and Intellectual Property Groups.
Mr. Belanger received his J.D. degree from Boston College Law School (magna cum laude) and his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.  linkedIn | email