Justin H. Adams
Public-safety, aviation, GEOINT and counter-UAS experience built through real-world domestic and international operations.
Operational leadership
More than 35 years of public-safety experience.
Justin’s work spans emergency management, UAS, counter-UAS, airports, disaster response, critical infrastructure and major-event aviation security.
Houston airports and FIFA 2026
While serving with the Houston Police Department as a civilian Counter-UAS Program Manager, Justin managed C-UAS oversight supporting Houston Airport System operations at IAH, HOU and EFD. He served as HPD’s manager of the Aviation Security Operations Center for FIFA 2026 operations in Houston and coordinated the procurement and operational integration of a $15 million multi-system capability.
Disaster aviation operations
Justin has served as an Air Boss and Aviation Operations Branch Director during large-scale operations, including Hurricanes Ian, Michael, Ida and Maria, as well as other complex incidents requiring coordinated aviation resources.
Qualifications and education
Justin is FBI DTI-D certified, has held an FAA Part 107 certificate since 2016 and has more than 1,700 flight hours. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security from Sam Houston State University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies focused on critical infrastructure in the transportation and energy sectors.