ABOUT PALIGEN TECHNOLOGIES

Modernization
with an innovative edge

Our company expertly designs and constructs manufacturing facilities using the most advanced equipment, process safety management, and enhanced environmental management systems.

Revolutionizing the Industry at an accelerated pace

Paligen Technologies specializes in the following capabilities:

  • Manufacturing of energetic materials, such as explosives and propellants
  • Design and production of munitions, aerospace, and naval products
  • Production of metal components for defense and commercial operations

Our headquarters are in Tampa, Florida with offices in Kentucky and Texas.

A Culture Founded on Innovation and Integrity

Our success is powered by a team who – from top to bottom – prioritizes company values and remembers the big picture when charting the course.

We have a staff of the industry’s finest that does things the right way all the time, every time, regardless of who is watching.
Bryan Van Brunt, Paligen Technologies President
The Path Forward
Talent. Character. Achievement.
Our people are purpose-built for this mission.

Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach – a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field.

Our Mission

To provide superior technology and product solutions to our customers

Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions

Our Values
  • Others Before Self
    We lead with humility, serve with purpose, and put team success ahead of individual recognition.
  • Authenticity & Integrity
    We act with honesty and transparency, always doing the right thing and honoring our commitments without compromise.
  • Excellence
    We relentlessly pursue the highest standards and take pride in delivering exceptional quality in everything we do.
  • Urgency
    We move with controlled urgency—acting quickly, thoughtfully, and with disciplined focus to deliver results.
  • Courage
    We speak up, challenge assumptions, and boldly pursue new ideas to drive innovation and meaningful progress.
  • Accountability
    We take ownership of our actions and results, follow through on our commitments, and hold ourselves and each other responsible for delivering on our promises.

Paligen Technologies Clearing a path to a brighter future

Paligen Technologies was formed in February 2024 as REPKON USA Holdings, Inc. The original name was used with permission from a Turkish company, Repkon. Despite sharing a common name, the companies were separate and independent. They had differing ownership groups, management, missions, and markets. To better align with our mission and to alleviate confusion regarding our company affiliations, in 2026 the company changed its name to Paligen Technologies. The new name is a combination of the words “palingenesis”, meaning rebirth or renewal, and “paladin” referring to a noble warrior, better reflecting our proud mission to innovate and modernize in the defense sector.

The name Paligen embodies the company's mission and the posture of our nation's industrial base at this unique time in history. It fits who we are and what we do. While we have a desire to distinguish ourselves and present clearly to our customers, this move also presents us with an opportunity to align our identity with our mission.
Bryan Van Brunt, Paligen Technologies President

OUR LEADERSHIP

Expertise
with a passion for our work

Paligen Technologies’ Tampa headquarters is home to a seasoned leadership team with deep aerospace and defense, chemical, and engineering expertise.

 

Our senior staff are among the industry’s best, and they bring a wealth of experience from large U.S. defense contractors. They oversee the company’s operations as both an OEM and systems integrator, driving rapid innovation across a broad range of technologies and capabilities.

 

Paligen’s leaders provide company-wide strategic direction for Paligen Aerospace and Defense, Paligen Chemical, and McCormick Stevenson, ensuring these business units operate in alignment as one cohesive enterprise.

Bryan Van Brunt
President, Paligen Technologies

A defense industry veteran with more than 23 years of experience, Bryan has expertise in defense contracting, trade controls, and business operations.

Katie Hartman
Vice President, General Manager, Aerospace and Defense

Katie brings broad experience in supply chain, operations, and program management across both government and commercial sectors.

Zach Higginbotham
Vice President, General Manager, Chemical Technologies

A recognized industry expert, Zach specializes in energetic materials, explosives, and propellant manufacturing.

Nat McCormick
President, McCormick Stevenson

Nat couples an inventive and collaborative mindset with deep expertise in computer-aided mechanical design.

Richard Martin, Sr VP, Business Development
Richard Martin
Senior Vice President, Business Development

Richard brings 35 years of service in the defense industry, including senior roles in supply chain management and major programs supporting the Department of Defense.

Chris Wampler, CFO
Chris Wampler
Chief Financial Officer

Chris is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant who has held finance and executive leadership roles at manufacturing companies.

Eliot Peace, VP General Counsel
Eliot Peace
Vice President and General Counsel

Eliot’s extensive background includes government and commercial contracts, litigation and disputes, government enforcement and investigations, and regulatory, international, and trade compliance.