Our People
People
Strategic Fusion and Advancement of Proven, Established Teams with Decades of Experience
Meet Our Team
At Agilion, we are built on the strategic fusion and advancement of proven, established teams with decades of experience in risk intelligence. Our team brings together unparalleled knowledge, and innovative thinking, ensuring that we deliver tailored solutions to drive sustainable growth. We empower organizations to anticipate challenges, and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Agilion is where experience meets innovation, creating a trusted foundation for smarter, safer decisions.
SENIOR TEAM
Leo M. Tilman
Chairman and CEOEntrepreneur, author, and trusted advisor to companies, investors, and governments.
Formerly: Executive at BlackRock, Bear Stearns; Adjunct Professor at Columbia University.
Author of: Agility (with General Jacoby), Financial Darwinism, ALM, Risk Mgmt (with Dr. Bennett Golub).
Awards: Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum; Forbes Business Visionary among “influential authors, decision makers, and thought leaders in the field of business”
Education: Columbia (MA, BA); Harvard and Yale (Exec Ed)
Kyle Frazer
COOSenior executive and corporate advisor specializing in strategy, risk, operations, and execution
Formerly: Director of Nuclear Strategy at Xcel Energy; Engagement Lead at Accenture, McKinsey, and MTG Consulting
US Navy: Nuclear Operator at USS La Jolla (SSN 701)
Education: Metropolitan State University of Denver (BS); University of Colorado Denver (MS)
John Patti
CTOExperienced technologist with decades of experience in building and supporting complex IT systems at leading enterprises
Formerly: CTO and Senior Client Advisor at Tilman & Co., Tenured Appointment in Technology at Stony Book University
Education: Northeastern (BS), Stony Brook (MS, MBA)
Leslie Roberts
VP | WargamingLeading expert in crisis planning and response, war gaming, government relations, and strategic communications
Formerly: Executive Officer of FEMA’s Disaster Assistance Division, Senior roles in crisis communications, Advisor to C-suite leaders
Education: University of Tennessee (BA), University of Oklahoma (MA), Harvard University (Exec Ed)
Maj. Gen. Punch Moulton
EVP | Risk IntelligenceSenior military leader, fighter pilot, strategist, and wargaming expert
Formerly: Director of Operations at U.S. European Command; Senior roles at Joint Staff, NORAD, and U.S. Northern Command; Vice President at Stellar Advisors
U.S. Air Force: Retired Major General
Education: U.S. Air Force Academy (BS); Golden Gate University (MPA); National War College (MS)
Dr. Pavel Brusilovski
SVP | Business IntelLeading authority on machine learning, big data, and data-driven decision support
Formerly: Senior Data Scientist at Merck, Conrail, and Bank of Montreal
Author of 3 books and more than 30 articles
Education: University of Aviation (MA, BA), Russian Academy of Sciences (PhD)
Kristen Walters
Partner | RiskFinancial and risk executive, CRO, and COO with expertise spanning asset managers & banks; public and private markets.
Formerly: Managing Director/COO of risk at BlackRock; CRO at Natixis and CPP; Head of Firm- wide Risk ,Goldman Sachs.
Lecturer at Columbia; Senior Advisor at GARP.Education: Amhurst (BBA); Babson College (MBA
Todd Shaiman
Partner | AI. XR, AR
Experienced technologist and inventor specializing in AI-augmented creative collaboration.
Co-founder, Ryzo Studios and Labs; Co-founder and Chief Innov Officer, d.Poly.
Formerly Formerly: Founder of Google's Immersive Arts Team & XR/AI Design Lead; Co-inventor of patented AI collaboration tools; Strategy Lead at Pixar.
Education: Harvard (AB); Stanford (MBA, MA); Oxford (MSc)
Dr. Alexander Williams
Partner | StrategyAccomplished senior leader with deep expertise in technology startups, product development, and innovation
Leadership roles in VC, consumer electronics, and defense
Formerly: President of Innovyz USA; New Material and Process Leader at Apple; Technologist at Pratt & Whiney
Education: The Georgia Institute of Technology (BS, PhD)
General Dustin Shultz
Partner
Senior military leader focused on transformative solutions in the intelligence, cyber, national security & space
Co-founder, Ryzo Studios and Labs; Co-founder and Chief Innov Officer, d.Poly.
Formerly: Two-Star Army Major General (Ret) | Formerly: Director of Intelligence at U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Army Strategic Operations Command
Education: Texas Tech (BA); American Military University (MA); National War College (MA); Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Leading Data and AI-enabled Organizations; UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Executive Leader Development
Robert Flohr
PartnerSenior leader and strategic advisor driving transformation and growth in global banking over the past 25 years, board member of companies focusing on e-commerce, payments, and mobility
Formerly: Senior roles at McKinsey, Korn Ferry, and Princeton University
Education: Princeton (BA)
Jim Chestnutt
PartnerSenior executive and tech entrepreneur specializing in war gaming and strategic communications
Formerly: Advisor to U.S. Presidents, state and local governments during major disasters; External Affairs Officer for FEMA; Creator of a leading wargaming platform
Education: University of Wisconsin (BA)
Debbie Brown
Senior Advisor
Senior executive,
strategist, and advisor
specializing in strategic
planning and marketing
President,
Colorado Business
Roundtable
Formerly: Principal at Amplify Strategies, focusing on financial industry clients
Education: Northern Arizona University (BBA)
Judith M. Koval
Special Assisstant to the Chairman & CEOSenior executive and corporate advisor specializing in international operations, procurement and execution
Formerly: Head of Project Management for Tilman & Co.; held senior operations and system integration roles at Insight, Nynex, and IBM
Deanna Van Rensburg
Dir | Operations & Client RelationsSenior professional with diverse background in software sales, operation, and asset management, worked with executives and C-level teams generating multi-million-dollar SaaS software transactions for the biggest names in the Fortune 500
Education: University of Rhode Island (BA)
Moraya Rediker
Executive Assistant to the Chairman & CEOExperienced administrative professional supporting senior executives
Formerly: Director of Administration and founding member for non-profit dedicated to First Responders’ mental health initiatives; held administration roles for executives in oil and gas, construction, and mortgage industries
Education: Metropolitan State College of Denver
Leo M. Tilman
Chairman and CEOEntrepreneur, author, and trusted advisor to companies, investors, and governments.
Formerly: Executive at BlackRock, Bear Stearns; Adjunct Professor at Columbia University.
Author of: Agility (with General Jacoby), Financial Darwinism, ALM, Risk Mgmt (with Dr. Bennett Golub).
Awards: Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum; Forbes Business Visionary among “influential authors, decision makers, and thought leaders in the field of business”
Education: Columbia (MA, BA); Harvard and Yale (Exec Ed)
Peter Scaturro
Board Member
Senior executive, board member, trusted advisor to asset managers and private investors globally
Senior Advisor to Star Mountain and Sapient Capital
Formerly: CEO of US Trust. Senior Partner and Global Head of Private Wealth at Goldman Sachs; Member of management committee at Citigroup.
Education: Columbia (MS, BS)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rick Ambrose
Board MemberHighly skilled systems engineer, accomplished senior advisor, board member, and trustee Founder of Ambrose Advisors; Director at Textron; Senior Director at SDR Ventures
Formerly: EVP of Lockheed Martin Space; VP of Space Systems at Raytheon; Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Co.; Distinguished Fellow for Space Future at WEF
Awards: Top Voice for Technology; Laureate Award for Space Leadership; Full Academician; Governance Fellow; Fellow; Wash100; C-Suite Lifetime Achievement
Education: DeVry Institute of Technology (BA), University of Denver (MBA)
General Chuck Jacoby
In MemoriamTop military leader, strategist, author, and mentor (1954-2025).
Formerly: Four-Star Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command; Head of strategy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Co-author of Agility (with Leo Tilman); Co-founder of Agilion; Distinguished Chair of the Modern War Institute at West Point.Education: West Point (BS); U of Michigan, School of Adv Military Studies, National War College (MA)
Dr. Bennett Golub
Board Member
Prominent financial executive, author, and philanthropist.
Co-founder and former Chief Risk Officer of Blackrock; Co-creator of BlackRock’s Aladdin.
Currently: Member of the Executive Board, MIT’s Sloan School; Founder of the MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy.
Author of BlackRock’s Guide to Risk Management and Risk Management (with Leo Tilman)Education: MIT Sloan School of Management (SM, PHD)