Dennis Monagle – Founder & Principal, Ash Bishop David

Dennis Monagle is a former U.S. Navy officer, helicopter aviator, and acquisition leader with a track record of navigating high-risk, high-complexity environments—both in military operations and defense innovation.

As a former Commanding Officer of a Navy helicopter squadron and a leader of a major defense acquisition program, Dennis has successfully managed multi billion-dollar programs, led teams in dynamic, high-stakes environments, and driven technology adoption in mission-critical defense systems.

Now, as the founder of Ash Bishop David, he brings that same precision, risk management mindset, and operational expertise to help:
✅ Tech startups break into GovCon, secure funding, and scale.
✅ Defense contractors execute complex subcontracting projects in AI, autonomy, ISR, and emerging defense tech.

With deep experience in DoD acquisitions, high-stakes decision-making, and military aviation operations, Dennis knows how to cut through bureaucracy, navigate GovCon, and get results.

📌 Whether you're a startup trying to win your first DoD contract or a defense contractor tackling a high-risk project, ABD delivers clarity, speed, and execution.