DRG LEADERSHIP
Seasoned Team of Aerospace Defense Contractors
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
History of DRG
Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC (DRG) was founded in 2002 by Phil G. Busey Sr. That same year, the company began providing subcontractor training support services to Boeing for the United States Air Force E-3 AWACS Mission Crew Training Program. Phil’s wife, Cathy, stepped in early to assist him in managing the business. As DRG continued to provide quality services to Boeing and the USAF, the company began to grow with more subcontracts and efforts. The Buseys’ youngest son, Brian, joined DRG in 2004 and their oldest son, Philip, joined in 2005. Both sons have worked alongside Phil since they joined and have played integral parts in the company’s historic growth.
DRG was awarded its first prime contract in 2008 in continued support of the USAF’s E-3 AWACS Mission Crew Training contract. Between 2010 and 2013, the company drastically expanded its capabilities and began expanding operations overseas. DRG had gained a reputation for reliable and dependable training-based services with excellent contract performance. The company began operating several prime contracts with the USAF and multiple subcontracts supporting many large aircraft manufacturers and defense contractors.
In 2016, the company moved into its new headquarters to accommodate the massive growth that continues today. DRG has expanded operations across different branches of the military and various federal agencies. The company’s service lines also have grown to include device relocations, staff augmentations, kit and modification installation as well as global interim contractor support.
In 2023, Phil G. Busey Sr. transitioned to founder and chairman and named Philip as president and Brian as CEO. Today, DRG is regarded as one of the top-tier aerospace defense contractors based in Oklahoma. With award-winning operations around the world and ever-expanding capabilities, the company’s growth continues.
In Memoriam
At the time of his passing, Mr. Goree served at the corporate office as Director of Business Development where he managed and coordinated development efforts for the company. He was one of DRG’s first employees in 2002. Prior to joining the corporate team he served as program manager for DRG’s E-3 AWACS Mission Crew Training program at Tinker AFB. Mr. Goree was also an instructor, evaluator, and senior director. A graduate of Embry-Riddle University, he served 22 years in the United States Air Force, 11 as an air traffic controller and 11 as an air battle manager on the E-3 AWACS. Mr. Goree was a dedicated family man. He will always be remembered for his good humor, hard work ethic and kind spirit. DRG is honored and grateful he was a part of our team.
Bruce L. Goree 1956-2014 Bruce L. Goree, 57, of Oklahoma City, passed quickly and unexpectedly from this earth on September 20th, 2014 in his home with the love of his life and wife of 31 years Cathy. Bruce was born October 14th, 1956 at US Naval Hospital - Town Lake, just outside of Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ann Thomas and Sharron Lothe. A graduate of Nuremberg High School (’74) where he excelled both academically and athletically, Bruce briefly went to college on a baseball scholarship before accepting the call to serve his country in the United States Air Force. Once enlisted, Bruce continued his education earning his Bachelor’s in Professional Aeronautics with a minor in Computer Science from Embry Riddle University. After proudly serving in active military duty for nearly 22 years, Bruce retired as a Captain from the United States Air Force on February 29th, 1996. He then continued working for the military as a civilian contractor, first as an instructor for Boeing Aerospace and most recently as the Director of Business Development for Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma. As accomplished and well respected as Bruce was in the professional world, his family was his proudest achievement. Bruce met the love of his life Catherine while stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. After a whirlwind courtship they were married and quickly relocated to Bitburg, Germany where they welcomed the first of their two sons, Christopher Michael, before returning stateside. After brief stints in Florida and Texas, they were stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma where they welcomed their second son, Nicholas James. OU Football, The Green Bay Packers, spending time outside and bragging about his family to all that would listen were Bruce’s passions. The one thing Bruce was so very proud of besides the love of his wife and the successes of his sons were his two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth and Lan; They truly made the family complete and ensured the legacy of another generation of Gorees.Left to cherish his memory are his wife Catherine Marie Goree of Oklahoma City; his son and daughter-in-law Nicholas James and Lan Goree of Edmond; his son and daughter-in-law Christopher Michael and Elizabeth Goree of Houston, TX whom are expecting Bruce’s first grandchild; his sister Fawn Custer of Seal Rock, OR; his brother Chip and sister Margaret; five nieces and nephews; friends Bob and Shelly Morgan of Edmond; friends Mark and Dana Hanson of Las Vegas; and far too many other friends and coworkers to list.Preceded in death were his father Shannon Lothe, mother Ann (Thomas) Matz, grandfather Bill Goree, grandmother Kate Speegle, and uncle Joel Goree. Bruce’s wishes were to have his ashes spread among his favorite places. A memorial will be placed beside his pre-deceased family in Decatur, Alabama.