Colonel (Ret.) Vincent Reap brings over 26 years of distinguished Army Aviation and special operations service to Cruz Associates, Inc. A seasoned leader and aviator, Vince has held numerous key positions in special operations aviation since 1993, including Deputy Commander of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) and Director of Aviation and Maritime Operational Assessments at U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). During his 26 years in the military, he has not only led and commanded both conventional and special operations aviation Soldiers in both combat and peacetime missions but has also directed the evaluation and implementation of cutting-edge aviation technologies and equipment. In addition, he has overseen the strategic distribution of critical resources, contributing to mission success in complex, high-risk environments around the globe.
Vince holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University.