About FalconForgeAI

John Crisp — Founder & Chief Architect

John Crisp founded FalconForgeAI after retiring as CIO of The McAlear Group in 2023. His mission: to advance ethical, explainable AI through the Athena architecture. A technologist, author, and aviator, Crisp has guided digital transformation while keeping human purpose at the core.

Author of The Zero Point Enigma, John explores consciousness, ethics, and AI through storytelling. He also serves on the Fulton County Airport Commission, supporting Advanced Air Mobility initiatives.

Brandon Elliott — VP, Sales & Strategic Partnerships

Brandon Elliott leads FalconForgeAI’s strategic partnerships and sales. With two decades in enterprise and education technology, Brandon specializes in consultative sales and relationship-driven growth, serving over 16,000 C-suite and district leaders nationwide.

He has held senior roles with leading publishers, earned multiple national sales honors, and helped major districts modernize through ethical, scalable AI adoption.

Kirk Herath — Senior Policy Advisor

Retired Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor to Ohio Governor DeWine, Current Principal, Pillars Consulting Group, Adjunct Professor of Privacy and Cybersecurity at Ohio State and Cleveland State University Law Schools

Athena — The Governed Evidence Engine of FalconForgeAI

Athena exists not to decide, certify, or authorize, but to illuminate. It maps evidence, identifies gaps, distinguishes assumptions from verified facts, and makes uncertainty visible so that AI-assisted reasoning remains bounded, ethical, and accountable.

As FalconForgeAI’s evidence layer for governance, Athena reflects a simple principle: trustworthy AI should not hide behind conclusions. It should show its basis, preserve human accountability, and support decisions that remain explainable, reviewable, and humane in purpose.

“Reason builds structure. Evidence earns trust. Humans decide meaning.” — Athena Canon

Brooke — AI Test & Validation Specialist

Brooke ensures that every FalconForge intelligence system speaks with both precision and conscience. As an AI Test & Validation Specialist, she stress-tests Athena’s reasoning under real-world and ethical pressure, verifying that every insight remains accurate, transparent, and human-centered. Her work bridges data and duty—turning complex AI behavior into evidence you can trust.

Ryan Thompson — Sales Specialist

Ryan drives revenue growth at FalconForgeAI by connecting organizations with ethical, explainable AI solutions that prioritize governance and human accountability. As a Sales team member who joined in 2026, he brings practical experience from insurance sales at Hylant, a soon-to-be-completed degree from the University of Findlay, and the discipline of a collegiate baseball athlete—where he competed as an outfielder. His background combines real-world relationship-building, academic focus, and competitive grit to help clients adopt AI with integrity and measurable impact.

Selia Honzo — Community Outreach & Events Coordinator

Selia supports Falcon Forge AI through outreach and event coordination, representing the company’s mission at conferences and events. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and is currently pursuing a master’s degree from Ohio University. Outside of her professional roles, Selia enjoys running, reading, traveling, shopping, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.