Building on Competence; Committed to Excellence HOME ABOUT US SERVICES PEOPLE PROJECTS CONTRACTS CUSTOMERS CAREERS NEWS CONTACT EXECUTIVE TEAM President and CEO, Mr. Wesley A. King Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ms. Pamela C. Johnson Senior Vice President of Air Force Programs/Operations and Division Manager, Dayton Division, Mr. Jack Grady Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Dale Linder Vice President of Finance, Ms. Vicki L. Petitt Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Contracts, Compliance, and Ethics, Mr. William D. Cooper Board of Advisors President and CEO, Mr. Wesley A. King As CEO, President and Chairman of the Board, Mr. King is responsible for the overall company management and operations as well as the strategic management that ensures customer care and service throughout the company. He is responsible for annual budget, and profit and loss results. In addition, he supervises all Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and the Chief Financial Officer. Mr. King has more than 40 years of engineering and management experience. Mr. King received a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and served for over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring in 1985 as Lieutenant Commander. His service duties included Systems Engineering, Training, and Management assignments, both at sea and in shore billets. Assignments included Systems Engineering and Deputy Program Manager for the Navy’s Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) program, with annual budgets in excess of $117 million. In this capacity, he was instrumental in negotiating research and development contracts with Hughes Aircraft Co., ITT Avionics, Singer Kearfott (now BAE), Rockwell Collins Corp. and four naval facilities. Following retirement from the Navy, Mr. King joined P E Systems as a Senior Engineer. He served as Program Manager for research and development of a unique crypto logic system for use in commercial applications in a P E Systems partnership with Western Union/Contel. In addition, he was Program Manager for a JTIDS system and network design application, as well as overseeing other information transfer system applications and served as Director of Business Development for C4I programs. In May 1995, Mr. King purchased, and became the president and CEO of P E Systems. In 1998, P E Systems acquired Summit Research Corp. Since these acquisitions, the companies have expanded their business and client base through acquisitions and internal growth. Back to Top Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ms. Pamela C. Johnson Ms. Johnson is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive VP for P E Systems, Inc. and Summit Research Corporation and sits on the Board of Directors for both companies. Ms. Johnson is responsible for directing the fiscal, human resources, contracts, and administrative functions of the Corporation. Ms. Johnson has provided strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues for more than 20 years to the company. With over 30 years of management and finance experience, Ms. Johnson has been instrumental in the company’s acquisitions, mergers and strategic investments. She has helped to lead the company through 8(a) certification and graduation and from a small business to medium size organization. Prior to joining P E Systems, Ms. Johnson served as controller and senior accountant in several commercial and manufacturing industries. Ms. Johnson has a Bachelor of Science, Accounting, from George Mason University and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Johnson is a member of the Virginia Society of CPAs; and a member of the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and Association for Corporate Growth. Back to Top Senior Vice President of Air Force Programs/Operations and Division Manager, Dayton Division, Mr. Jack Grady Mr. Grady is responsible for management of all company activities related to U.S. Air Force programs and operations of P E Systems’ Dayton Division, providing direct support to the B2 and Fighters and Bombers Directorates at Wright-Patterson AFB. Jack is an experienced executive who brings over 30 years of proficiency in Operations, Program Management, Strategic Planning and Business Development in the Defense Industry. Since joining P E Systems in 2007, Jack has led teams of nearly 300 professionals across the country, delivering exceptional performance. Jack’s experience includes leading teams in AWACS, JSTARS and Global Air Traffic Management systems. Prior to joining P E Systems, Jack was a Vice President of Program Management with Engility Corporation where he ran a team of technical and proposal staff, supporting PE Systems work on the Professional Acquisition Support Services (PASS) Program contract. Jack holds a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts and an M.B.A. from Western New England College. He is a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), Air Force Association (AFA) and the Electronic Engineering and Manufacturer’s Group (EEMG). Back to Top Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Dale Linder In her role as Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Linder oversees and manages the human resources department and related functions, including: employee relations, recruiting and retention, employee benefit and welfare plans, compensation planning, performance management, training/learning management, policies and procedures, as well as ensuring compliance with application laws and regulations. Ms. Linder serves as the EEO Director and ensures that the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts are broad reaching, forward leaning, and successful. Ms. Linder possesses more than 25 years of human resources and business experience. Employed at P E Systems since 1997, Ms. Linder was promoted to the role of Vice President in 2006, and previously served as Director of HR and HR Manager for the company. Ms. Linder maintains the certification of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by the Human Resources Certification Institute, as well as the Senior Certified Professional (SCP) certification from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Back to Top Vice President of Finance, Ms. Vicki L. Petitt Ms. Petitt joined P E Systems, Inc. five years ago to lead the accounting and finance functions. During this time the focus has been on the prompt response to the Defense Contract Audit Agency for the audits of the incurred cost submissions and subsequent contract close-outs. In addition, she oversees the accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local business registrations and tax returns in the numerous jurisdictions in the which the company operates. She also monitors any needed improvements to the accounting infrastructure in support of the company’s growth. Ms. Petitt has over 35 years of experience in the federal contracting arena with expertise in financial leadership, reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, acquisition integration, financial system enhancement, banking relations, negotiations, and audit management. She has been fortunate wo work with organizations that have undergone tremendous growth. This has afforded her the opportunity to play and instrumental role in the design and implementation of various new management policies and financial systems. Prior to joining P Systems, Inc., Ms. Petitt was the Vice President of Finance for the Technical and Installation Services business unit of Chenega Corporation. Ms. Petitt attended George Mason University in Fairfax, VA where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Additionally, she is a Certified Public Accountant and is a long time member of the Virginia. Society of CPAs. Back to Top Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Contracts, Compliance, and Ethics, Mr. William D. Cooper, Jr. (Doug) In October of 2019, Mr. Cooper was promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, he is responsible for overseeing and guiding the day-to-day operations of the company. His wealth of experience allows him to effectively coordinate and communicate across the complete set of professional disciplines that make up the business organization. Doug initially joined P E Systems to provide his leadership to the company’s contracts, compliance, and ethics efforts. As the leader of the company’s contracts organization, he has continually improved the organization by establishing best practices with regards to contract administration as well as advising and supporting the company’s growth and capture strategy. As the company’s Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, he has been responsible for maintaining a clear and concise code of ethics and assuring its compliance by all employees and supporting subcontractors and consultants. He also oversees the monitoring and auditing of the company’s contractual obligations and adherence to government regulations. Mr. Cooper possesses over 28 years of contracts/subcontracts/procurement experience. Prior to joining P E Systems, he served as the Director of Contracts for Engility Corporation overseeing a diverse portfolio of efforts, many of which were performed overseas in support of military operations. His global mindset comes as a result of extensive travel and on-the-ground experience with customers worldwide, in both austere and non-austere environments, providing unique cultural awareness in combination with contractual experience. Mr. Cooper earned his MBA from George Mason University with a concentration in Global Business. He is a long standing member of the National Contract Management Association possessing its top certification of Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM). Back to Top BOARD OF ADVISORS Honorable Tidal W. (Ty) McCoy Mr. McCoy, currently serves as the Chairman, Space Transportation Association, Vice Chairman of the Cyber, Space, Intelligence Association, Vice Chairman of the Defense Forum Foundation, Chairman of the TW McCoy Foundation, Executive Committee of the Institute of World Politics (accredited university), President of The Kingsley Group (real estate development and investing), as a Board Member of other organizations, and a Member of the Board of Advisors of P E Systems, Inc and Blue Ridge Networks. Mr. McCoy was the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Washington Capital Partners, LLC, a Venture Capital firm focused on early stage investing in technology companies that seek breakthroughs in business models, products, processes, and management. He placed investments in some fifteen companies, leading the firm’s efforts in discovery, due diligence, negotiations, governance, milestones, alliances, path to market, recruitment and exits. Prior experience in private equity before founding Washington Capital Partners included: Founder, Vice Chairman, and Chairman of the Investment Committee of the George Washington National Bank of Alexandria and served as an Advisor on an $ 890M acquisition in Joint Venture with the Carlyle Group that returned $ 670M on a $ 190M investment to Thiokol Corp and the same $ 670M to the Carlyle Group (in three years) in their Joint Venture purchase of Howmet. He also arranged the discovery, vetting and transactional activity of SAIC’s purchase of Network Solutions (domain name federal monopoly) for $ 4M in Mar95 (sold by SAIC in Mar2000 for $ 7.5Billion after tax return). Previously, Mr. McCoy was Vice President for Government Relations for Thiokol Propulsion where he developed an effective and comprehensive government relations program that considerably strengthened Thiokol as an aerospace company within the NASA and Defense contractor community. His efforts on behalf of the Company with Congress and the then-serving administration resulted in creating opportunities for Thiokol to successfully compete for strategically significant NASA business that led to a period of unprecedented growth and value-creation for the Company. He was a key participant in the formulation of the Thiokol strategy for developing a new, large solid rocket motor to deflect and defeat proposals for an expensive and potentially dangerous liquid rocket motor alternative for the Space Shuttle; and led the strategy for a team where Thiokol was a major subcontractor in winning a multi-billion dollar Minuteman ICBM Contract. He also served as President, Thiokol Technology, the inventor of the automobile airbag (he was not the inventor himself but assisted in its movement to market). Earlier, Mr. McCoy served as Acting Secretary, Acting Under Secretary, and Assistant Secretary for Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Installations and later Assistant Secretary for Readiness Support (Installations, Logistics, and Readiness). As the Senior Assistant Secretary he was the longest serving senior Presidential Appointee during the modernization and rearmament of the USAF during the Reagan Administration (81-88). During this time, he served on the Air Force Systems Acquisition Review Council, the final review authority prior to approval by Secretary of the Air Force for all major acquisition programs (multi-hundred and multi-billion dollar programs), which reviewed the management, cost, schedule, and performance of systems. In this capacity, he oversaw some $50B in appropriated funds. His responsibilities included recruitment, training, promotion policies, diversity, morale, ethics, retirement, housing, energy, environment, construction, readiness, and many other matters through direct and constant contact with civilian and Air Force colleagues, and as Acting Secretary, the supervision of the USAF. Other previous positions of service include Member of the Professional Staff, Senator Jake Garn and the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee; Director of Policy Research, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; Scientific Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Engineering and Systems; Deputy Assistant and Staff Assistant to the Secretary of Defense; Member of the Professional Staff, National Security Council, The White House; CIA Officer, and Combat Commander, United States Army. Mr. McCoy received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1967, and a Master’s Degree in Business Financial Management from George Washington University in 1975. He was awarded medals for service as a combat unit (nuclear) commander in Germany, the Bronze Star for his service in the Republic of Vietnam, and other military medals while on active duty as an officer in the United States Army; and, the three highest DOD civilian awards, Medals for Extraordinary Service to Department of Defense by two different Secretaries of Defenses and the Secretary of the Air Force. Mr. Alan A. Ehrlich Mr. Ehrlich has been involved in the financial services industry throughout his entire career. Currently he markets the services of Houlihan Valuation Advisors to professionals and corporate executives in the Mid-Atlantic States, specializing in employee stock ownership plans. He has participated in the strategic development, and directed the implementation, of three bank annuity and insurance programs, resulting in earnings over $3 million in fee income for the banks during the first full year of operation. He has also supervised and executed the training of bank personnel and developed a sales culture using bank personnel as salespeople. Mr. Ehrlich’s experience also includes: (1) Senior Vice President for Marketing and Corporate Development of a national financial holding company listed on the American Stock Exchange, where he developed marketing plans and participated in the development of special financial products; (2) Vice President of a NYSE member firm responsible for establishing a division to handle the marketing of specialized financial products and investment banking for initial public offerings; and (3) a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, skilled in Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Governance, Start-ups, and Leadership. Throughout his career, Mr. Ehrlich has been involved with Congressional, Senate, Gubernatorial, and Presidential Campaigns and served as VIP Chairman at a Vice Presidential reception at the Smithsonian Museum. Mr. Ehrlich’s education includes Horace Mann and New York University. He is also a veteran of the United States Army. 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