Edge Case Appoints Lt. Gen. Ret. Ross Coffman to Board of Directors
PITTSBURGH, PA – June 17th, 2025
Edge Case, the trusted technical partner for teams building and operating frontier technology and safety-critical systems, is proud to announce that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ross Coffman has joined its Board of Directors.
Ross brings a decorated career in the U.S. Army, where he most recently served as Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Futures Command and previously led the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team. His leadership was instrumental in modernizing the Army’s approach to autonomy, robotics, and complex systems making him uniquely positioned to support Edge Case’s mission at the cutting edge of frontier technology.
As Edge Case enters a new phase of growth, momentum is building across both commercial and defense markets. The company is actively shaping how teams approach DevSafeOps, integrating safety assurance throughout the product lifecycle from development through deployment and operations. Ross's deep operational experience and future-focused mindset align perfectly with Edge Case’s vision for building trust into frontier technologies from day one.
“Frontier technologies like AI and autonomous systems are transforming both the battlefield and the boardroom. Edge Case brings deep technical expertise, a safety-first mindset, and a bold sense of purpose, which is exactly what’s needed to lead responsibly in this rapidly evolving field. I’m honored to join the Board as they continue to define what ‘safe enough’ truly means in the real world.” - Lt. Gen. Ross Coffman
With Ross joining the board, Edge Case is doubling down on its commitment to advancing the safety of emerging technologies not just as a regulatory requirement, but as a strategic differentiator.
“Ross’s leadership has shaped how the U.S. military approaches frontier technologies like AI, robotics, and autonomy. His strategic insight will be invaluable as Edge Case helps define what safe and trusted innovation looks like at the speed and scale demanded by modern defense.” - Nathan Parker, CEO, Edge Case
This appointment reflects Edge Case’s continued investment in combining deep technical rigor with real-world leadership. As autonomous systems increasingly take on complex roles in commercial and defense, Edge Case remains committed to helping customers deliver bold innovation with safety as foundational.
