
David McDonald
CEO & EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
David McDonald has more than 35 years of experience in the electronics and communications industry, primarily in the satellite communication sector. He co-founded DataPath in 1996, growing the company to prominence as one of the industry’s largest satellite communications ground system providers with over 5,000 remote SATCOM terminals deployed around the world. David has served as its President, Senior Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning and its initial Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He returned to DataPath as its Executive Chairman when the company was reacquired from Rockwell Collins in 2014.

BRAD MAJERES
SVP & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As DataPath’s SVP and Chief Operating Officer, Brad supports the company as it expands in scale and continues its focus on quality and efficiency. Brad has a broad base of responsibilities including engineering and technology, processes and quality, information systems, supply chain, program management, logistics, technical services, and customer care. A satellite-industry veteran, Majeres brings extensive leadership experience to DataPath, having previously served as a business line general manager and head of engineering, program management, and operations at organizations including ViaSat, General Dynamics, and Scientific Atlanta. Brad is a proud graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and has devoted his career to innovation and excellence in the satellite communications industry.

barry botts
SVP sales & marketing
As Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Barry Botts leads DataPath’s efforts in creating and maintaining customer confidence, and driving corporate growth by providing end-to-end solutions that enable successful mission execution. He has extensive experience with organizational growth as a Business Development, Strategy, and P&L executive in the defense and government markets. Prior to joining DataPath, he served as the Vice President of Products at SAIC (formerly Engility), and held leadership positions at Cubic (formerly DTECH Labs) and L3HARRIS (formerly L3 Technologies). Barry is a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

DAVID INGRAM
GENERAL COUNSEL
David Ingram serves as General Counsel leading DataPath’s Contracts and Compliance. He is responsible for the company’s risk and compliance posture, the protection of its intellectual property, oversight of outside legal resources, contracts, and corporate development. In addition to Contracts and Compliance, he also leads Facilities and Information Technology. David received a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina.