Our Team: Deep Experience, Innovative Minds, Entrepreneurial Spirits

David Thompson founded RBX Solutions after more than 15 years of experience in Washington, DC. David served in the George W. Bush White House and later was a top manager in a K Street lobbying and consulting firm where he developed strong networks on Capitol Hill and across the federal agencies. David's experience and the projects he has worked on have led have led to billions of dollars in funding for his clients.

Over the years, David has built and managed strong teams and books of business providing a full suite of consulting services in the areas of cybersecurity, defense, intelligence, homeland security, healthcare, education, international joint ventures, real estate ventures, and others. David’s government skill sets are industry-agnostic. Rather, it is in understanding the “formula of government” and how to make it work for his clients. David’s experience working in the defense and intelligence communities provides rare insight into opportunities that are “off the beaten path.” David also maintains strong relationships in the private equity, foundation and non-profit communities. David thrives on taking deep dives into complex problems and developing the strategy and tactics to bring together the parties from industry, government and academia to solve those problems.

David now lives in his hometown of Charlotte and enjoys spending time with his two fantastic daughters and doing anything outdoors in the great State of North Carolina.

Joseph is a research scientist with over a decade of experience at top rated institutions. Joseph's work in research labs that were receiving hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding provide him a unique ability to understand all issues related to research integrity. In 2019, Joseph successfully won his multi-year legal challenge to Duke University where he witnessed violations in a research program that led to the largest False Claims Act settlement in US history. Joseph now uses his experience and skill sets to make sure other universities don't fall prey to violations that cost the institution hundreds of millions in costs and irreparable harm to their brand identity and prestige. Joseph has a Master's in Science and and Masters of Business Administration. He's a co-author on 7 peer reviewed manuscripts in the area of lung biology and genetics.

John is a national leader in False Claims Act litigation, where whistleblowers uncover and report fraud against the government. John litigates cases throughout the country involving procurement fraud, health care fraud, medical device fraud, and grant fraud. John is the founder and Chair of the Federal Bar Association Qui Tam Section and a frequent writer and speaker on FCA topics.

John is also an experienced litigator in the criminal law arena. He has served as both a prosecutor and defense counsel in a variety of federal and state actions, including contested trials involving attempted murder, law of war violations, complex classified litigation matters, negligent homicide, crimes against children, drug offenses, firearms offenses, and theft of government property.

John served as a judge advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps. He prosecuted and defended Marines and Sailors in courts-martial and deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan to advise commanders on the law of war. John is a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

In addition to his work in the civil enforcement and criminal fields, John has a special interest in science policy. He is a contributor to the blog Retraction Watch and has published in The Scientist. He advises researchers and academics in research administration issues. John earned his J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law and later graduated from the U.S. Naval Justice School.

The Honorable Larry Kissell was a United States Congressman for the 8th congressional district of North Carolina, which stretched from Charlotte to Fayettville. Congressman Kissell is a Blue-Dog Democrat and was known as a pragmatic, results-oriented, and pro-National Defense Member of Congress who worked well with both parties.

Congressman Kissell served on the Armed Services Committee, which authorizes all projects for the DoD and ancillary components of our National Security architecture. On Armed Services, Congressman Kissell served on the Subcommittees for Readiness and Tactical Air and Land Forces. Congressman Kissell also served on the Committee on Agriculture, and the Subcommittee for Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.