Chris Gober is a strategic advisor and trusted problem-solver for defense technology firms, investors, and national security stakeholders navigating complex regulatory and market challenges in an evolving global security landscape. As the CEO of Maven Defense Solutions, Chris brings two decades of experience at the intersection of national security policy, regulatory compliance, and strategic market engagement. He specializes in helping breakthrough defense technologies connect with key buyers, investors, and decision-makers while navigating the intricate web of export controls, regulatory frameworks, and political dynamics that shape the defense sector. Chris also serves as the Founder and CEO of the Vantage Network, a consortium of specialized companies built to tackle complex regulatory, political, and policy challenges. Lex Politica, the nationally recognized law firm he founded in 2011, specializes in political, public policy, and regulatory matters. Its clients include nearly 20 U.S. Senators, more than 50 Members of Congress, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee, the Republican Governors Association, and Elon Musk’s America PAC. A graduate of Texas A&M University and Harvard Law School, Chris began his career working on George W. Bush's presidential campaigns in 2000 and 2004. His national security credentials were forged during his tenure as Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he provided critical legal guidance on national security and immigration matters. During his DOJ tenure, he also helped prepare Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito for their United States Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Building on his government experience, Chris served as Deputy Counsel to the Republican National Committee and General Counsel to the National Republican Senatorial Committee, where he developed deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and strategic relationship development—skills that directly translate to the complex ecosystem mapping and trusted introductions that Maven Defense provides to defense technology clients.