Luke “PSYCH” Layman is a combat-proven fighter pilot, accomplished strategist, and the founder and CEO of Vector Solutions. With more than two decades of experience in aviation, joint operations, and leadership, Luke brings a mission-first mindset shaped by real-world combat and high-consequence decision-making.

His aviation career began in the A-10 Warthog, where he served as a Senior Pilot and Forward Air Controller (Airborne) across the U.S., South Korea, and multiple deployed locations. He later served as an exchange officer with the U.S. Marine Corps, leading as Chief of the Tactical Air Control Party and as the lead instructor for the Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) schoolhouse in Coronado, CA. He continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Luke’s leadership is rooted in clarity, discipline, and a deep respect for the mission. He knows what’s at stake for both warfighters and civilian partners—and leads with the expectation that excellence is the standard.

He holds a B.S. from NC State and a Master of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle with a focus in Aerospace Management. Luke is a former NDIA North Carolina Board Member and active member of the Charleston Defense Contractors Association.