Take a deep dive into the technology, people, & innovation driving the military supply chain at ADS. From today's most advanced gear to the people who design, build, and deploy it, you’ll get a look into the world of defense technology and logistics as we show you what it takes to supply the best military in the world with the best gear.
The name is a nod to our beginnings as a small VA Beach dive shop, developing tailored solutions & selling custom-fit wetsuits for Navy SEALs. Decades later, ADS has grown into a leading US Defense Contractor, maintaining that same commitment to innovation.
Episode 30 | Building America’s Battery Supply Chain: Coreshell
In this episode of From the Dive Shop, hosts Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with Coreshell CEO and Co-Founder Jonathan Tan to discuss the future of battery technology. Jonathan shares how he and his college chemistry lab partner turned their materials science experience into a new way to replace graphite with silicon. Tune in as they explore what this technology could mean for defense, domestic manufacturing and America’s battery supply chain.
Follow ADS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc (https://www.facebook.com/adsinc)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ (https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/)
Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest:
Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/)
Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/)
Jonathan Tan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tan-coreshell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-tan-coreshell/)
This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.
1 Jul 2026
Episode 29 | Flying Through the Unknown: Josh Kinnear
In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with ADS Capture Manager and retired Navy Captain Josh Kinnear to discuss his 24-year career in naval aviation. From flying MH-53 Sea Dragons and supporting operations in Iraq to commanding one of the Navy’s largest rotary-wing squadrons, Josh shares lessons in leadership, decision-making, and service. Tune in as we explore military aviation, transitioning from the cockpit to industry, and how those experiences continue to shape his work supporting the warfighter today.
Follow ADS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc (https://www.facebook.com/adsinc)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ (https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/)
Connect With This Week’s Hosts & Guest:
Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/)
Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/)
Josh Kinnear: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-kinnear/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-kinnear/)
This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.
17 Jun 2026
Episode 28 | Innovating Combat Medical Training: Operative Experience
In this episode of From the Dive Shop, Patrick Shipp and Jen Weir Edwards sit down with Lou Oberndorf, Chairman and CEO of Operative Experience and Retired Air Force Officer, and Renata Sutton, Senior Director of Sales at Operative Experience and Retired Air Force Medic, to discuss the evolution of combat medical training. Lou shares his journey from Air Force service and aerospace leadership to pioneering the medical simulation industry, while Renata brings firsthand insight from 26 years of military medical experience. Tune in as we explore trauma simulation, the development of the military's first certified female trauma simulator, prolonged casualty care, and the innovations helping improve warfighter survivability.
Follow ADS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsinc (https://www.facebook.com/adsinc)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/ (https://www.instagram.com/ads_inc/)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ads-inc/)
Connect With This Week’s Host & Guest:
Patrick Shipp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-shipp-829449a/)
Jen Weir Edwards: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-weir-edwards-3aa28527/)
Lou Oberndorf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-oberndorf-0a3a5748/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-oberndorf-0a3a5748/)
Renata Sutton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-sutton-44a36499/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-sutton-44a36499/)
This podcast, including all discussions and examples, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any government agency or company.
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