Seasoned Defense and Aerospace Executives to Drive Revenue Growth and Expand Market Reach Across LightPath’s Defense and Commercial Platforms
LightPath Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, announced the appointments of Doug Schoen as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Ryan Workman as Vice President, Business Development & Product Management, effective April 6, 2026. Both executives bring extensive defense industry leadership experience and will play key roles in accelerating the Company’s commercial growth and expanding its market presence.
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Doug Schoen – Senior Vice President of Global Sales
Mr. Schoen is a proven executive leader with over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, spanning business development, international sales, strategic planning, and P&L management for product portfolios ranging from $400M to over $1 billon. Most recently, he served as Vice President and Senior Director of International Business Development at Elbit Systems of America, where he led cross-enterprise teams managing a pipeline including Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales programs. Prior to Elbit, Mr. Schoen served as Managing Director, North America at Bell, overseeing commercial aircraft sales and aftermarket operations. He also held senior leadership roles at Honeywell, where he was Vice President of Defense and Space International with P&L responsibility, and at Collins Aerospace, where he led a 35-person global team responsible for business development and sales.
Mr. Schoen is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and Naval Aviator with numerous command assignments and combat experience during multiple deployments. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Union College.
Ryan Workman – Vice President, Business Development & Product Management
Mr. Workman brings over 15 years of experience driving strategic growth, product innovation, market expansion, and key customer development across the defense, intelligence, and federal law enforcement sectors. Most recently, he served as U.S. Lead at Motorola Solutions following the company’s acquisition of Silent Sentinel in February 2024, where he continued to lead U.S. operations and drive expansion across defense and federal law enforcement markets. Previously, as Director, Partner, and Board Member at Silent Sentinel Inc., Mr. Workman grew the company’s annual revenue from $500,000 to $27 million over 6 years, established the company’s first U.S. production and support site, and secured a major contract with GDIT for the DHS CBP RVSSU program. He has a strong track record of aligning emerging mission requirements and evolving technical needs with differentiated solutions that open new markets, strengthen strategic accounts, and position organizations for sustained growth.
Earlier in his career, he held business development leadership roles at Airship VMS and Brimtek, where he managed DOJ, DoD, and SOCOM accounts averaging $11 million in annual sales. Mr. Workman served with the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, leading long-range precision fire and reconnaissance missions in Afghanistan.