Bobby King Joins Odyssey Systems as New VP of Operations to Drive Defense Technology Success

Odyssey Systems Welcomes Bobby King as Vice President of Operations

On September 2, 2025, Odyssey Systems announced an exciting addition to their leadership team with the appointment of Bobby King as the Vice President of Operations. This strategic hire reflects the company's commitment to excellence in providing integrated national security technology, engineering, and program management capabilities.

Who is Bobby King?

Bobby King comes to Odyssey with an impressive background that spans over 30 years in technology leadership roles within both the U.S. Air Force and the private sector. He brings a wealth of experience especially in enterprise IT and cyber infrastructure. Throughout his career, Bobby has successfully managed large-scale, technical initiatives, ensuring critical missions are met with precision in both acquisition and sustainment phases.

As part of his new role, Bobby will be responsible for overseeing the operations across various business sectors at Odyssey, which includes Space and Missile Defense, Aviation, Life Sciences, Cyber, Communications, Networks, Nuclear Deterrence (CCN2), and Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR). His priority will be to maintain high standards in contract performance and ensure customer satisfaction, while also focusing on the well-being of employees and operational efficiency.

Leadership Perspective

In a statement, Matt Kasberg, CEO of Odyssey Systems, emphasized the strategic perspective that Bobby brings to the table. His extensive expertise in key competency areas, including space operations and cyber infrastructure, positions him uniquely to identify and implement the solutions needed by warfighters in the field. Kasberg noted, "Bobby’s technical acumen and customer-focused leadership style will help us continue to supercharge our growth and ensure world-class service delivery to our customers here at Odyssey."

Prior to joining Odyssey, Bobby held the title of Vice President of Strategic Growth at OMNI Federal, after serving as Senior Vice President of Strategy Development at CACI. In these roles, he managed vital client relationships and provided strategic advisory within the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC), especially in enterprise IT and business solutions.

Military Background

Bobby's military career spans an incredible 27 years in the United States Air Force. Notable leadership positions included Chief of the Enterprise IT and Cyber Division for Air Force Acquisition at the Pentagon and Senior Materiel Leader of the Enterprise IT and Cyber Infrastructure Division at Hanscom Air Force Base. During this time, he led a team of 900 personnel overseeing a significant budget of $6.5 billion for enterprise IT and cyber programs in support of the Department of the Air Force, as well as Joint and Coalition forces.

Continuous Growth at Odyssey

In addition to Bobby’s appointment, Odyssey Systems has strengthened its leadership by bringing in retired U.S. Air Force colonel Mike Harm as Executive Director of the C2ISR business unit and retired U.S. Air Force colonel John Kurian as Executive Director for the Aviation business unit. These strategic additions are expected to bolster the company's capabilities in delivering critical services to its military clients.

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems stands out as a world-class technical, engineering, and integration firm that serves a wide range of needs within the warfighting ecosystem, focusing on airborne integration, ISR, C2, and overall warfighter readiness capabilities. By meeting the military’s operational requirements with integrated systems from equipment to technology solutions, Odyssey accelerates defense systems acquisitions, ultimately providing greater value to the U.S. government. The company prides itself on its domain-specific expertise, ensuring that the voices of warfighters are echoed throughout the acquisition and program management processes.

In summary, with Bobby King at the helm of operations, Odyssey Systems is poised to elevate its mission of delivering unrivaled defense technology solutions. The strategic appointments reflect a robust commitment to supporting military needs through innovative integration and management solutions.