ARETEX·LABS

The Team

Three founders. One mission.

Aretex Labs combines advanced systems engineering, applied physics, and field-first operational experience. We are built to ship precision hardware and software under real constraints.

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Alex Springer

Chief Executive Officer

B.S. Aerospace Engineering (UAH) M.S. Mechanical Engineering (UA)

Experienced Technical Program Manager and Former U.S. Army Aviation Test Director. Has led multi-million-dollar weapon system programs and engineering projects.

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Mike Mangrum

Chief of Research & Development

B.S. Aerospace Engineering (UAH)

Senior R&D engineer with successful OTA prototype contract awards. Active precision rifle competitor and hunter focused on practical field performance.

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Wiley Irish

Chief of Engineering & Technology

B.S. Aerospace Engineering (UAH)

Army civilian engineer who led red team cybersecurity test programs and threat replication engineering. Sensor integration and systems architecture specialist.

How we operate

The Aretex Code

These aren't statements on a wall. They're codified into how we operate, embedded in every decision we make, and tested in every meeting. Read more about our Vision.

01

Excellence takes precedence over pride

We give and receive feedback with humility.

02

There is always a hidden option C

We question assumptions with creativity.

03

We make asymmetric bets

Once committed, we go all in.

04

We serve the human behind the technology

Not the technology itself.

05

Every dollar serves the mission

We optimize for results, not overhead.