Bryce Allen is the UAS Program Manager for Ascend360, part of The Response Group (TRG), based in Cypress, TX. Mr. Allen is a former military officer and aviator, flying 1400 hours in multiple airframes. While serving in the military, Mr. Allen operated in roles supporting Homeland Security, Overseas Contingency Operations, and Emergency Response for floods, wildfires, and law enforcement events. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 2015, Mr. Allen received his Master's Degree in Homeland Security and Safety Leadership from George Washington University (D.C.). He has served in multiple emergency management positions including Co-Chair of a Local Emergency Management Committee (LEPC), Emergency Management Coordinator, and IMT roles such as Air Operations Branch Director and Deputy Planning Section Chief on multiple responses domestically and internationally. Bryce has been with TRG since 2018, continuously working to integrate UAS platforms into all aspects of emergency management and overseeing over 1500 flight hours of support in four countries. Mr. Allen is an FAA Commercial/Instrument rated helicopter pilot, Private Pilot-ASEL, and Remote Pilot (Part 107).