Steven Casazza

President

“One-part global trade evangelist, one-part creative problem solver, two-parts team motivator, and one-part political negotiator. I love what we do because defense exports are the best team sport!”
– Steven Casazza, President

Steven A. Casazza is a strategic leader and expert in global defense trade, serving as the President of Defense Trade Solutions (DTS). With over 15 years of experience in defense trade policy, technology security & foreign disclosure, export controls, and international program execution, he is dedicated to helping companies navigate and streamline the U.S. Government export approval process.

At DTS, Steve leads business strategy and daily operations, fostering a high-performance, entrepreneurial team culture. His mission is to eliminate friction in defense trade, accelerate mission success, and empower clients with practical solutions for international defense business. A firm believer in innovation and leadership development, he creates an environment where talented professionals can explore, learn, and drive game-changing outcomes for clients.

Steve resides in Washington, DC, with his wife and son. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and training in multiple martial arts disciplines.

  • George Washington University, Master of Arts in International Science & Technology Policy
  • George Washington University, Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs
  • Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Level III International Acquisition Career Path Certification
  • Vice Chair for the National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) International Division
  • Member of the Department of State Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG)
  • Member of the DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation
  • Member of the Society for International Affairs
  • Member of Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
  • Former Advisor on the Department of Commerce International Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) on Aerospace Equipment
  • Former Chair of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation Export Committee
  • Former Guest Lecturer on Export Control Systems at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies Nuclear Policy Leadership Initiative Program
  • Senior Manager of Technology Release, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
  • Manager of International Trade Compliance, Sierra Nevada Corporation
  • Export Policy Analyst, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports & Cooperation
  • iPhone or Android? iPhone
  • Iron Man or Captain America? Iron Man (no doubt)
  • What superpower would you like to have? Healing Factor