Leadership
Tony Wyno
Founder & Senior Advisor
Tony, a retired Command Sergeant Major, boasts an impressive 31-year career in the US Army. His service spanned across the Infantry, Aviation, and Air Defense Artillery Branch, and he is a distinguished Veteran of Vietnam, Operation Red Hat, Operation Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. Tony's leadership prowess is evident in his journey from Squad Leader to the esteemed position of Air Defense Artillery School Command Sergeant Major.
After retiring from the US Army, Tony worked with Edge Inc., a military contracting and research and development company, as the lead for Patriot Unit Mission Readiness Exercises. He was responsible for designing and executing world-class National Training Center (NTC) style exercises and validations.
In 2006, Tony founded Warfighting System Solutions (WFSS) Inc. due to the growing need for training Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) units for deployment. He and his daughter Lisette provided Mission Readiness Exercises support to multiple units as the C-RAM program developed. The company, initially a two-employee venture, has since flourished under his leadership, now boasting over 35 full and part-time employees. This growth is a testament to Tony's ability to adapt and meet the evolving needs of deploying units and soldiers.
Tony is recognized as a Legacy Member of the Air Defense Artillery and the Ancient Order of St. Barbara (Patron Saint of Air Defense). His military awards include two Legion of Merit Medals, two Bronze Star Medals, four Air Medals, and a Purple Heart.
Although Tony has retired, he continues to serve WFSS as a senior advisor, providing world-class training support to the military community.
Lisette Wyno-Brough
Owner, President, & CEO
Mrs. Wyno-Brough is an expert in government contracting and business management. From 2006 to 2021, she served in various operational roles, including human resources, financial management, and contract management. This diverse experience honed her leadership and management skills, leading to her formal ownership of the company in 2022 and her current role in overseeing all operations.
Her dedication, work ethic, and determination are the driving forces behind every success at WFSS. Her vision for future development propels continued growth and creates increased opportunities.
Lisette has consistently supported soldiers and the Air Defense Artillery Branch. Before joining Tony at WFSS Inc., she served as a Family Readiness Support Assistant. She is a member of the Order of Molly Pitcher and a lifetime member of the ADA Association.
Mrs. Wyno-Brough holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and a Master's Degree in Government Contracting.
Chris Brough
Business Development & Corporate Strategy
Mr. Brough has 23 years of leadership experience as an army officer in the Air Defense Artillery Branch. Before joining the Army, Chris managed petroleum plants in upstate New York and Pennsylvania. He retired from the Army after 23 years of service in the Air Defense Artillery Branch, where he served in every leadership position from Platoon Leader to Battalion Commander. His experience covers a wide range from Short Range Air Defense with the Avenger and Stinger Weapons Systems to the Patriot System. Chris has worked at both the Operational and Strategic levels of the military and in the Joint and Coalition environment, with much of his time spent in the Middle East. His last assignment was as an Air Defense Battalion Commander at Fort Bragg, NC.
Chris' international experience is a testament to his global perspective. He is a veteran of OIF, OEF, and OSS, having deployed multiple times throughout the Middle East, working closely with Coalition Partners in six countries. His wealth of experience in Air Defense, gained from operational and training units for PATRIOT and SHORAD, further underscores his global outlook.
Chris holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Green Mountain College in Vermont and an International Master's Degree in Business Administration from the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. His military awards include two Bronze Star Medals and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Stephen Ford
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Ford is a retired AMD Systems Integrator with 20 years of active-duty service in the Air Defense Artillery Branch. Stephen specializes in team building, datalink networking, doctrine and policy, instructional design, capability development, and strategic planning. He has extensive operational experience with SHORAD, ADAM/BAE, ADSI, AMDWS, FAAD C2, TAIS, and classified C-UAS sensors.
Stephen's drive, vision, and commitment to our warfighters is exceptional. Stephen enlisted as a 14R Bradley Linebacker Crewmember, deployed as a 19D Cavalry Scout, spent most of his career in maneuver units—including 2ID, 3ID, and 82D—and culminated his career as an airspace analyst at the Combined Arms Center. He offers a unique "mud to space" perspective from which he conceptualizes strategic guidance down to 1s and 0s in support of tactical objectives.
Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science and a Master's Degree in Strategic Communication, both from Troy University. He is currently a PhD Candidate in Liberty University's Strategic Media program and expects to graduate in July 2025.
Troy Bucher
Program Manager
Mr. Bucher served in the United States Army for over thirty years, both as an enlisted soldier and as an officer. He is renowned for his leadership skills in tactical operations, planning, training, safety, and administrative functions for Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) units. One of his notable roles was as a SHORAD Battalion Commander from 2017 to 2019. During his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he served as the Senior Air Defense Officer responsible for C-RAM Protection, Sense and Warn, and C-UAS operations and strategy for US Forces-Afghanistan. Mr. Bucher has held positions at both the brigade and division levels multiple times and has significant expertise in integrating SHORAD protection with maneuver operations in tactical environments and during warfighter and simulation exercises.
In addition to his operational roles, Troy has also served in leadership development positions, including as a Professor of Military Science, Officer Candidate School TAC Officer, and as an Instructor at the NATO Defence Against Terrorism CoE.
Troy's service record demonstrates his resilience and adaptability. He is a veteran of the Gulf War, OIF, OND, and OFS, having also served as a Liaison Officer to the Turkish Special Forces in Northern Iraq. Notably, he was the last ADA Linebacker Battery Commander in the US Army, serving in OIF under former NSA H.R. McMaster. His experience in these various conflicts highlights his ability to excel in challenging and dynamic environments.
John Gibbons
Operations & Security Manager
Mr. Gibbons served for over 22 years as an enlisted soldier in the Air Defense Artillery Branch. He hails from San Antonio, TX, and currently resides in El Paso, TX. Now retired, Mr. Gibbons held the position of First Sergeant and has served in various Leadership Positions from Team Chief to Battery First Sergeant. His expertise encompasses the Avenger/Stinger Weapon System, C-RAM Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar, and the Patriot Weapon System. He is a graduate of the Patriot Master Gunner Course.
John is a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve.
In January 2022, John joined WFSS Inc., where he initially served as a Senior OC/T for the Engagement Operation Cell before moving to Corporate HQ. He currently holds the position of Operations and Security Manager for the company.