Eric Wirstrom

Eric Wirstrom joined VideoRay, Inc. (now AV, Inc.), after a successful career in the U.S. Navy as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Officer and leading Government Business Development for Hydroid, Inc.  Eric is responsible for both domestic and international business development and capture management efforts at VideoRay. Eric also serves on the National Defense Industry Association’s Expeditionary Warfare Conference as the Co-Chair for the Mine Warfare committee and is also a member of the Board of Director’s for the Mine Warfare Association (MINWARA). During his Navy career, Eric served in a variety of challenging EOD assignments including counter improvised explosive devices (C-IED) operations in Iraq, combatting weapons of mass destruction (CWMD), and mine clearance operations (MCM).  His leadership positions in the Navy included Commanding Officer, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit ONE and Commander, Task Force FIVE TWO and Mine Countermeasures Squadron FIVE.  Eric earned his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, and a Master’s degree from the U.S. Naval War College.