Our Team

The people behind Arise Aerial.

Jason Williams

Jason Williams

Founder / President

Jason was very early to the drone industry. He began in 2015 by engineering his own custom First Person View (FPV) drone systems, long before there were ready-to-fly drones on the market. Jason, with his foresight, recognized the potential of drone technology in various business and service applications. He developed specialized techniques and integrated technology tailored to each service — encompassing aerial photos, videos, cinematography and film-making. He soon gained recognition for his expertise and was sought after for his specialized services across the country. Jason has logged thousands of incident-free flights.

John Phillips

John Phillips

Chief Executive Officer

A returning native Floridian, John boasts a diverse background in Information Technology, Network Security consulting, and aviation-based land development. As the president and responsible executive of Carp Airport (CYRP), Mr. Phillips oversaw IT, Emergency Response, the Safety Management System, and video surveillance systems — integral components central to the residential fly-in development.

Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson

Chief Financial Officer

A proven senior finance and accounting leader who can make an immediate contribution to the success of the business based on a proven track record. A twenty-year executive-level professional with an established record of developing solutions that increase the profitability and operational efficiency of a business.