Board of Directors
Laquata Sumter, PhD – CEO FOCUSING ON ME STEAM Thru Drones
ASGI, Co- Chair Board of Shareholders /Chief Instructional Technology Officer
Steam Labs Foundation, Board Member
Ms. Sumter holds a B.S. in Computer from Science Albany State University, a M.S. in Computer Science Engineering from Florida A&M, a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology form Georgia Southern University and a PhD in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas. Ms. Sumter’s Specialties: Implementation assistance of instructional technology, project management, instructional design, leadership, needs assessment, integration services, end-user training, business process analysis, and client development and management. Dr. Sumter is the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Chair at Albany Technical College. Dr. Sumter is a FAA Part 107 certified Remote UAS Pilot, sUAS National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) Qualified Proctor and FAA Safety Team Representative Certified Drone Pro.
Michael Johnson, AS -Managing Partner, Drone Lecture – ASGI, President Shareholder
Steam Labs, Founder
Mr. Johnson co-founded Drone Lecture in 2017. Prior to that Mr. Johnson worked for Bryn Mawr College as a Multimedia Specialist for 13 years. Michael has logged more than 500 sUAS flight hours and instructed more than 1000 hours of FAA Part 107 classroom and virtual test prep curriculum. Mr. Johnson served in US Air Force in 1973 and holds an Associate of Science Degree in Audio/Video and Communications Electronics Technology. He also holds a North American Cable Equipment Digital Video Management Systems Certification, FAA Wings Safety Team certification credits for Commercial Drone Pilot: CFR Part 107 Explained, Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (small UAS) Initial and is a FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot (Certification#: 3986817) and certified FAA Safety Team Representative Drone Pro & sUAS National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST) Qualified Proctor.
Stanley Baines, EMTM – Principal Baines & Baines Consulting - ASGI, Assistant Treasurer,
ASGI Chief Administrative Technology Officer - Steam Labs Foundation, Board Member
Mr. Baines holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and Engineering Masters in Technology Management from the University of Penn Wharton School. Stanley’s areas of expertise include LAN solutions, Business Intelligence Data and Architect, design and engineer IT solutions with a specific focus on the mobility and application domains of emerging IT. Drive strategy and IT roadmaps for the implementation of technology solutions to enable innovation in business customer service, operational, and financial goals. Stanley has worked for DuPont Technologies, American Water and GEOTAB. Mr. Baines is a FAA certified Remote UAS Pilot.
James C. Williams, MBA – ASGI, Treasurer Shareholder -
Steam Labs Foundation, Board Member
James C. Williams is currently a Vice President with Truist Bank. James is an experienced Finance Professional with over 15 years’ experience in banking and finance, providing small business owners with finance/lending advice and solutions. During the pandemic James has helped hundreds of small business owners stay in business by providing education and access to the government Payroll Protection Program Loans (PPP) James also serves as a Notary Public. James is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he obtained his undergraduate degree and MBA.
Gaetjens Nestor, BS – ASGI, CFO Shareholder -
Steam Labs Foundation, Board Member
Gaetjens Nester is founder of Gage Accounting and Tax Services in Nassau County, New York.
Gaetjens Nestor graduated from St. John’s University in (1999) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Since his graduation, he has been employed by top accounting firms in the nation. a
Gaetjens founded Gage Nestor Accounting and Tax Services (GNATS), established in (2000), is a leading accounting firm in the Long Island area offering accounting services to clients nationally. With over 10 years of experience, GNATS has earned profound respect from a diverse clientele ranging in the fields of education, transportation, banking, hairdressing, entertainment, and more. From individuals to large and small corporations, GNATS takes pride in providing services to all professionals and businesses.