About Us
At Detroit Defense, we don’t see complexity as an adversary, we see it as an opportunity. When mission-critical becomes mission-impossible, we find the way to move the mission forward.
What We Do
At Detroit Defense, we ensure success for the DoD and its allies with innovative systems, technical services, and integrated logistics for any military system.
Detroit Defense. Behind the mission. Beyond the challenge.
Who We Are
Detroit Defense evokes our history and our future. Like those before us, we proudly take our place to rebuild the arsenal of democracy in an age of conflict defined not just by steel, but by software. We carry the determination of the city itself to defend the United States and its allies in any way possible. We are Detroit Defense because it’s where we’re from, which is who we are.
Our Culture
Detroit Defense stands on the shoulders of a city known for its grit, innovation, and resilience. We’re inspired by Detroit’s legacy as the “Arsenal of Democracy” — a place where manufacturing muscle once helped defend freedom on a global scale. Today, we channel that same spirit into a new era of conflict, where defense is no longer just forged in steel but also written in code.
We don’t separate ourselves from our roots. Our culture is Detroit’s culture — relentless, honest, and mission-first. We show up every day with a sense of purpose: to build solutions that protect, enable, and empower those on the front lines of democracy.
Leadership
At Detroit Defense, our leadership team and board bring decades of experience across national security, advanced technology, and mission-driven innovation. Forged by challenge and focused on results, they lead with the conviction needed to deliver bold solutions in a time of transformation. With deep roots in defense, government, and industry, they guide our pursuit to build what others won’t, and many say can’t, in support of the missions that matter most.
Pete Roney
Chief Executive Officer
Chet Gryczan
Platform Systems & Integrated Logistics
Brian Smith
Chief Financial Officer
Michele Mrachina
Human Resources
Frank Sturek
Growth
Ken Jones
Enterprise Services
Nate Clark
Digital Logistics
Anthony Lyons
Technical Services
Board of Directors
Pierre Chao
Co-founder & Chairman, Proteus Enterprises
Greg Bowie
Co-founder & EVP, Proteus Enterprises
Chris Lee
Senior Managing Director, Gladstone Investment Corp
Michael Bayer
Chairman Emeritus, National Defense Industrial Association
Honored to Serve Those Who’ve Served
Detroit Defense is honored to be recognized by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency as a Veteran-Friendly Employer.
This distinction affirms our deep commitment to those who have served. Veterans are core to our mission, bringing unmatched discipline, leadership, and a mission-first mindset to every program we deliver. At Detroit Defense, we don’t just hire veterans; we empower them to lead, to innovate, and to continue serving as vital enablers of the warfighter.
Detroit Defense Appoints National Security Expert Michael Bayer to Board of Directors
Detroit Defense, a leading integrator of mission-critical defense technologies and platforms, today announced the appointment of Michael Bayer to its Board of Directors.
Detroit Defense Launches as New Name and Brand Identity for Ricardo Defense
Ricardo Defense today unveiled its new name and brand identity: Detroit Defense, marking a bold new chapter in the company’s evolution as a modern, agile leader in defense innovation.
Proteus Enterprises Acquires Ricardo Defense Inc., Leading System Integrator for US Army Systems
Proteus Enterprises (“Proteus”), a Maryland-based Aerospace, Defense and Government Services holding company, today announced that it acquired Ricardo Defense, Inc.