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Alva Labs • Board of Advisors

Paul (Bud) Bucha
Paul (Bud) Bucha

Medal of Honor recipient
USMA ’65/Army Ranger
USMA AOG Distinguished Graduate

President of Paul W. Bucha and Company, Inc .. assisting U.S. companies in the export of goods and services overseas, as well as the development and management of real estate.  

He is the recipient of the Medal of Honor as a Company Commander while leading his troops against enemy forces in Vietnam. 

Following active duty, Bud served as a Senior Vice President for EDS Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corporation. 

The recipient of numerous honors and awards and an MBA from Stanford University.

Thomas F. Metz
Thomas F. Metz

LTG, US Army (Rel)
USMA ’71/Army Ranger
USMA AOG Distinguished Graduate

Currently, an advisor and consultant for a broad range of international activities after 40 years of service.

Assignments have included senior level command and staff positions to include Ill Corps and Fort Hood Commander, Deputy TRADOC Commander and Director, Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO).

Additionally, was Vice Director JS, Joint Staff, Commander of Fort Riley, and CENTCOM Chief of Staff.

Thomas holds a Masters Degree in engineering from North Carolina State University.

Michael L. Oates
Michael L. Oates

LTG, US Army (Rel)
USMA’79/ Army Ranger

Currently, Vice President for Army and Special Operations Programs, Lockheed Martin Corporation after 32 years of service and four combat tours in Iraq. 

Assignments have included senior level command and staff positions including CG, 10th Mountain Division and Director, Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). 

Michael holds a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the US Naval War College.

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ALVA’s initiative is to prevent the senseless deaths and horrific injuries to service members such as Josh, as well as fellow citizens, from the threat of undetected explosives on both the battlefield and beyond.

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