ABOUT SERIOUS SIMULATIONS, LLC
Serious Simulations is a distinguished Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) that specializes in the groundbreaking design and production of simulator and live training hardware. One of the company’s notable achievements lies in its creation of patented instrumentation packages tailored for real weapons, marking a significant advancement in training technology.
As a prime contractor for the US Army STE LTS (Simulation and Training Environment Live Training System) Tier 2 program, Serious Simulations plays a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge training solutions. The company’s proximity technology, which drives innovations like Sim Grenades and Sim Mines, has been adopted by the US Army, highlighting its impact on enhancing training realism and effectiveness. The company’s involvement in STE LTS extends to designing instrumentation packages for various weapons, including the M320, M3 MAAWS, and Stinger. Furthermore, Serious Simulations plays a significant role as a key partner, providing weapon instrumentation for the industry team contributing to the STE SVT (Synthetic Training Environment Soldier Virtual Trainer) program of the US Army. These involvements emphasize the company’s integral role in shaping the future of military training.
Innovation lies at the core of Serious Simulations’ identity. The company’s impressive track record includes the attainment of nine patents, reflective of its commitment to pioneering advancements. The company’s prowess has garnered international recognition, with two awards for electronics design, underscoring its dedication to excellence in technology.
Serious Simulations has not only contributed to the advancement of training technology but has also garnered attention from various media platforms. The company has been featured in numerous news outlets, technology publications, and television segments, further establishing its presence and influence within the industry.
Florida Based Veteran Owned Small Business
Designs and manufactures human motion based, virtual reality training devices for professional trainers of complex or dangerous military training exercises.
Leads the world in individual and small group simulator technology
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Veteran owners and operators
Management team is comprised of former US military officers and combat veterans
Management team members each have 14 -20+ years simulation industry experience in small and large companies
The Serious Simulations Team
Christopher Chambers
19 years simulation and game experience. Former leader of the US Army Game Project, aka “Americas Army”
Former President of Laser Shot, Inc. Competed for and won two service-wide Programs of Record (US Army Game after Ambush (VBS2/3, $39m and the USCG marksmanship simulator ($17m))
Former US Army Infantry officer, West Point Asst Professor of Economics, and combat veteran
BS (Engineering) West Point
MBA (Finance, Multinational Management) Wharton School of Business
Nicholas Eaton Crocker Barham
Successful Financier, 38 years Finance and Investment experience. CEO or senior Executive in over 20 successful corporations
Founder of Brahma Finance, a large mezzenine debt fund investing in commercial businesses in Europe and North America including M7 Property Group, Extendicare, Polkadot, and Energy Web Foundation
Qualifications as Series 3 and 7 futures and Securities, FSA Registered
Athletic endeavors include US Open Tennis, Winner of Panerai and Monaco Sailing Classics
BS (Economics, German, French) Eton University and St. Andrews University
Bryan Cole
Founder and CEO of Cole Engineering Services Inc. -the fast growing modelling and simulation company for military and professional training
Contracts won include LVC-IA, Marine Air Ground Task Force Tactical Warfare Simulation System (MTWS), Reconfigurable Vehicle Trainer, Air Force M&S Training Tool Kit
(Electrical Engineering and Computer Science) University of Central Florida
Derek Chen
President and Co-Founder of Archiact Interactive -the largest and fastest growing VR content development studio in North America, centered around building the best VR content for gaming, real estate, education, medical and enterprise solutions
Former Senior Software Engineer from Amazon and SAP, with experience in the fields of project management, software development, talent acquisition, and retention
BS (Computer Science) University of British Columbia
BS (Computer Science, ESL) Langara College
Michael Burroughs
Over 10 years experience in the Simulation and Training Industry
8 Years US Army and Army National Guard and combat veteran
BS (Computer Animation) Full Sail University
MS (Game Design) Full Sail University
Ed Johnson
Senior Mechanical Engineer
15 years of mechanical design experience including flight simulators, ground vehicle simulators, aerial gunnery trainers, maintenance trainers, consumer products, industrial equipment, and robotics
Project engineer or mechanical lead on dozens of efforts in the training and simulation industry
Veteran of 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment
BS (Social Sciences) University of Central Florida
George Lesnak
Program Manager
31 years of military service spanning from 6 years enlisted as an Armored Crewman, 10 years as an Armor Officer with a combat tour to OIF II in 2004 as a convoy Platoon Leader, and 15 years as a Logistics Officer with a deployment to Kuwait in 2014 as the Chief of Supplies and Services for the 371st SUS BDE. Acquisition assignments range from the Robotics Office at TACOM, Army National Guard Bureau as a Branch Chief for Acquisitions Program Management Office (APMO), and PEO STRI.
Retired in June 2023 as a Logistics Officer (90A) Lieutenant Colonel with a Functional Area in Acquisitions (FA51) Program Management. Last Assignment was as the Military Deputy for Project Office TADDS Support Operations (TSO) in PEO STRI, Orlando, FL.
AUSA Sunshine Member and advocate for the Orlando M&S Industry.
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Damon Curry
Former USAF officer, 27 years software and simulation experience
Former VP for the Prime Contractor of US Army Game Based Simulation
USAF Ground-based electronic systems technician – worldwide
Electronics Design Engineer & Production Manager at Calytrix Technologies Inc.
Extensive National and International Sales background in multiple technology companies
Lead Computer Hardware Engineer for F-16 System Program Office, Wright Patterson AFB
BS (Electrical Engineering) Ohio State University
Serious Awards
Finalist in the Seminole Business of the Year Award
Winner of 2018 Top Innovations in Technology by Orlando Business Journal
Winner of 2017 and 2018 “Good Design” Awards for Electronics by Chicago Athenaeum
National finalist in the Veteran’s Business Battle at Jones School of Business, Rice University
For further information, media should contact:
Christopher Chambers, Serious Simulations LLC
5707 Dot Com Ct., Suite 1043
Oviedo, FL 32765
407-538-1927 cchambers@serioussimulations.com