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The Honorable Tidal W. “Ty” McCoy

Honorable Tidal W. “Ty” McCoy

Chairman

Innovation Drive, Inc.

Mr. McCoy has 43 years’ service at the highest levels of government, private sector, and new ventures. He has developed a strong network of senior leaders in the United States and abroad, and is still closely associated with the Department of Defense to provide information and assistance as requested. In addition, Mr. McCoy has direct experience in identifying and translating government technologies to the commercial market, including the introduction of the automobile air bag (a $15-20 billion a year industry).

Mr. McCoy retired from the military with over 25 years’ service, including an appointment as Secretary of the Air Force under President Reagan, before pursuing private sector ventures. Ty personally received three Medals for Extraordinary Service from the Secretary of Defense (2) and the Secretary of the Air Force, as well as other military medals, ribbons, and honors. Further acknowledgements include letters and monetary bonuses from the President, Senators, House Majority Leader, news organizations, good government organizations, and private sector CEOs. In various executive positions, he formulated, planned, and executed major doctrinal changes, multi-billion dollar programs, legislative victories, association creations, and private company strategic contract/financing wins.

Mr. McCoy has received education and training through numerous schools and courses. Yet, he is most proud of being a cadet at the United States Military Academy. He was All-American in water polo, and completed West Point’s engineering program in 1967. He also earned a MS (Business Financial Management) from George Washington University in 1975.