Meet Our Team - UAV Coach

Brad Tucker

CEO

Brad Tucker is a seasoned leader in the training and e-learning industry, having held pivotal roles at Colibri Group, NPE Fitness, and Ascend Learning. He has managed sales, marketing, business development, and revenue growth, and is known for his hands-on approach to recruitment and team development. Brad graduated with an MBA from Arizona State University and a BS from Pepperdine University. In his free time, he enjoys staying active and spending quality time with his family.

Alan Perlman

Founder

Alan founded UAV Coach in 2014 with a focus on education, safety, and commercial opportunity. He holds an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate and is the lead course instructor for Drone Pilot Ground School. Earlier in his career, he ran a boutique marketing agency in NYC, helped build HubSpot’s customer certification program, and traveled to 50+ countries as a cost-of-living research analyst. Alan has a BA from Washington University in St. Louis. He spends his free time with wife/business partner Lana, their two kids and dog and is always planning his next outdoor adventure.

Lana Axelrod

Chief Operating Officer

Lana holds an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate and has over a decade of experience in strategic planning, financial analysis, product management, marketing and customer experience. Prior to joining UAV Coach, Lana managed credit card products at American Express and spent several years on Wall Street at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. Lana has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She spends her free time with her husband/business partner Alan, their two kids and dog and enjoys travel and home improvement shows.

Mike McGuirt

Customer Support Manager

Mike served nearly 28 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he held various management and leadership roles in human resources, supporting personnel around the globe. Most recently, he spent 3 years as a high school Aerospace Science Instructor, where he started and grew the drone program. Mike has a BS in Industrial Technology from Southern Illinois University and an MA in Management and Leadership from Webster University. Mike and his wife of over 30 years raised two sons and lived in many unique places; they now reside in Jonesboro, AR.

Judy Hintz

Director of Operations

Judy has held management and operations roles in education, transportation, and finance. Most recently, Judy was a Regional Director at International Experience, a non-profit student exchange organization, where she worked with U.S. host families and high schools to help international students fulfill their dreams of studying abroad in the U.S. She has also held roles at Schneider National and Associated Bank. Judy has a BBA in International Business from St. Norbert College. She enjoys time with her husband and two sons and spending the afternoon with a good book.

Liz Robertson

Director of Marketing

Liz is a career marketer with a focus on digital strategies, rebrands, and new programs / products and a passion for growing small to mid-size companies. Prior to joining UAV Coach, she spent her marketing career in the apparel / retail industry in roles at Abercrombie & Fitch and University Tees. Liz has a BS from the Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. In her free time, she enjoys cooking new recipes and hanging out on a patio with her husband and golden retriever.

Michael Miller

Enrollment Advisor

Michael is passionate about helping others and building long lasting relationships. His career path has been an exciting adventure, marked by diverse experiences in a variety of industries. From his early days as an education advisor in the fitness & wellness industry, to his most recent role as a financial coach, Michael has served thousands of clients to better their lives. Through his belief in kindness, empathy and continuous self-improvement Michael is committed to finding new ways to make a positive impact on the world around him and leaving a legacy of excellence. He spends his free time with his wife, son and daughter and they all love to dance.

Adam Gordon

Marketing Coordinator

Adam is a passionate photographer and filmmaker with a knack for social media marketing. Recently graduating with a BS in Communication Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno, he combines a love for flying drones with a talent for teaching others about photography. An avid hiker and dedicated to capturing breathtaking moments, Adam thrives on creating visually compelling stories and helping others enhance their photography and drone skills.

Zacc Dukowitz

Contributing Writer

Zacc is a writer with professional experience in education technology and digital marketing. Zacc also holds the rank of nidan in Aikido, a Japanese martial art, and is a widely published fiction writer. Zacc has an MFA from the University of Florida and a BA from St. John’s College.