John Hammes, Chief Technical Strategist at IllumiConn, helps shape the company’s roadmap and capabilities for mission-driven clients in defense, special operations, and intelligence communities. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in high‑stakes military IT and communications environments, John is known for bringing institutional acumen and innovative thinking to complex challenges. A veteran officer, John served in U.S. Army Special Operations Command, 112th Signal Battalion, and 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta.