Thomas Ridge

Director/Board Member at SKYX PLATFORMS CORP.

Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-01-30

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Thomas Joseph Ridge founded Ridge-Schmidt Cyber LLC in 2014.
Mr. Ridge also founded Ridge-Lane LP, where he is working as Executive Chairman.
Mr. Ridge also currently works at Ridge Global LLC, as Chairman, DRT Cyber, Inc., as Chairman, Bipartisan Commission On Biodefense, as Co-Chairman, and various other companies.
Mr. Ridge also formerly worked at Thomas Ridge LLC, as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2005 to 2006, National Organization on Disability, as Chairman, The Hershey Co., as Independent Director from 2007 to 2018, and various other companies.
Mr. Ridge received his undergraduate degree in 1967 from Harvard University, graduate degree from The Pennsylvania State University, and graduate degree from Dickinson Law School.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
SKYX PLATFORMS CORP. 0.81%	2025-12-30	1,063,193 ( 0.81% )	3 M $	2026-01-30

Thomas Ridge active positions

Companies	Position	Start
SKYX PLATFORMS CORP.	Director/Board Member	2014-10-31
Doheny Global Group	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Strategic Ltd.	President	-
Institute for Defense Analyses Institute for Defense Analyses State AgencyGovernment Provides technical analyses of weapons systems and programs	Director/Board Member	-
Public Financial Management, Inc. Public Financial Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Director/Board Member	-
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical & scientific research services	Director/Board Member	-
The Atlantic Council of the United States The Atlantic Council of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides international affairs services	Director/Board Member	-
DRT Cyber, Inc. DRT Cyber, Inc. Develops cyber security solutions	Chairman	-
Ridge-Lane LP Ridge-Lane LP Provides strategic consulting and venture development services	Founder	-
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Private companies	49
The Hershey Co. The Hershey Co. Manufactures, sells and distributes chocolate, candy, chewing gum, non-confectionery products and snack foods
The Home Depot, Inc. The Home Depot, Inc. Retails building materials, décor and hardware
PECO Energy Co. PECO Energy Co. Generates and distributes electric energy & natural gas
BrightPoint, Inc. BrightPoint, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides device lifecycle services to wireless and high-tech industries	Communications
Exelon Corp. Exelon Corp. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Functions as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides energy transmission and distribution services	Utilities
Vonage Holdings Corp. Vonage Holdings Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides cloud-based communications services connecting people through broadband devices worldwide	Technology Services
InfoLink Systems, Inc. InfoLink Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer consulting services	Technology Services
CheckVideo LLC CheckVideo LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Develops video systems technology	Consumer Durables
Ethoca, Inc. Ethoca, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides secure network platform	Commercial Services
LifeLock, Inc. LifeLock, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides theft identity protection services	Technology Services
National Security Solutions, Inc. National Security Solutions, Inc. Provides independent security consultancy and implementation services
Carbon Motors Corp. Carbon Motors Corp. Manufactures law enforcement patrol vehicles
Chart Acquisition Corp. Chart Acquisition Corp. Operates as a development stage company
SKYX Platforms Corp. SKYX Platforms Corp. Develops, manufactures, sells and installs light fixtures and ceiling fans
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Homeland Security Corp. Homeland Security Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Provides surveillance driven technologies	Electronic Technology
Iridium Satellite LLC Iridium Satellite LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services	Communications
Savi Technology, Inc. Savi Technology, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides asset management solutions	Technology Services
Public Financial Management, Inc. Public Financial Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Finance
RedShift Ventures RedShift Ventures Investment ManagersFinance RedShift Ventures focuses on technology transfer and spin-outs from universities, research centers and corporations. The firm makes early-stage investments in the communications, microelectronics and information technology sectors. The firm prefers to lead or co-lead early & invests primarily in US-based companies. Initial investments range from $1 million to $4 million& typically invests $5 million to $10 million over the life of a company.	Finance
State of Pennsylvania State of Pennsylvania Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority	Government
Advaxis, Inc. Advaxis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases	Health Technology
The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oak Ridge National Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical & scientific research services	Commercial Services
Sureid, Inc. Sureid, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides program security services	Commercial Services
Institute for Defense Analyses Institute for Defense Analyses State AgencyGovernment Provides technical analyses of weapons systems and programs	Government
U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security SovereignGovernment Governmental department	Government
Hershey Foods Corp. Hershey Foods Corp. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells snack foods	Consumer Non-Durables
Kimmel Center, Inc. Kimmel Center, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides performing art services for jazz, classical, world, pop, dance and broadway performances	Consumer Services
National Organization on Disability National Organization on Disability Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Promotes full and equal participation of America's men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life	Health Services
Ridge Global LLC Ridge Global LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic consulting services that enhance the security and economic interests of companies	Commercial Services
The Atlantic Council of the United States The Atlantic Council of the United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides international affairs services	Commercial Services
U.S. House of Representatives U.S. House of Representatives General GovernmentGovernment Operates the legislative body of the United States	Government
Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a policy and education organization	Commercial Services
Geospatial Corp. Geospatial Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cloud-based geospatial solutions	Technology Services
Thomas Ridge LLC
Egis Capital Partners LLC Egis Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Egis Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 30 - 200 million. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of homeland security and protection industry, cloud computing, big data, mobile communications and IoT. It participates in buyouts & growth capital requirements with an investment size of USD 10 - 80 million. It acquires controlling stake.	Finance
FS KKR Capital Corp. FS KKR Capital Corp. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust	Miscellaneous
Dickinson Law School Dickinson Law School Functions as a College/University
Strategic Ltd.
Doheny Global Group
Ridge Policy Group
Mischel Kwon & Associates LLC Mischel Kwon & Associates LLC Provides cyber security tool development, integration, and consulting services
Blue Delta Capital Partners LLC Blue Delta Capital Partners LLC Blue Delta Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States with revenues of USD 20 - 100 million and more. The firm target companies operating in the field of technology-enabled solutions and services. It provides financing for acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 10 - 50 million and more. It also takes minority positions.
Ridge-Schmidt Cyber LLC
Ridge-Lane LP Ridge-Lane LP Provides strategic consulting and venture development services
DRT Cyber, Inc. DRT Cyber, Inc. Develops cyber security solutions
Acronis SCS, Inc. Acronis SCS, Inc. Provides data services
Bipartisan Commission On Biodefense