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Mission

Excellence in quality, security, and results

We provide customers with the knowledge, tools, and solutions needed for correct and timely decisions and effective actions to help ensure U.S. national security.

Corporate Leadership

Jack Ezzell, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

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Mr. Ezzell has spent his career applying advanced technology solutions to critical enterprise problems. He has won numerous Virginia and national awards for exceptional business achievement and community service. Jack is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, holds an MBA degree from the Ohio State University, and is a retired Air Force Colonel.

Jim Grant
President and Chief Operating Officer
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Mr. Grant has been involved in military, intelligence and security operations for over five decades. He has served as CEO of the National Military Intelligence Association and as a member of a number of industry Boards. Jim is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, received a Master’s Degree in Russian Studies from Georgetown University, and graduated from the National War College. He is a retired Air Force Brigadier General.
Lynn Taylor
Senior Vice President & CFO

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Ms. Taylor, CPA, is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Her career includes four years of public accounting and over twenty years as a corporate accountant for companies in the health care, public utilities, and government contracting industries. She is a 2006 graduate of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula and a 2011 graduate of the Civic Leadership Institute (Hampton Roads).

Ken Sherwood
Vice President, Business Development & External Affairs

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Mr. Sherwood has held a number of senior positions at  ZelTech ranging from Program Manager to his current position. Ken is a Coast Guard Academy graduate and has a Master’s Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is on his second appointment with the Virginia Peninsula  Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is a 2018 graduate of the Chamber's LEAD Peninsula class.

Bill Barfield
President, ZelTech Training Solutions

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Mr. Barfield served in the United States Marine Corp for 10 years, and then worked for a number of major aerospace defense contractors developing, producing and fielding sophisticated missile guidance systems, fire control systems and smart ordnance. Over the last 15 years, his concentration has been in the development, production, installation and support of live training engagement simulation systems.

Susan Hughes
Vice President, Contracts and Program Control
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Ms. Hughes, a graduate of Christopher Newport University, holds a BS in Accounting. She has held positions in both Accounting and Contract Administration including Administrator, Manager, Director and now Vice President. In the past 30+ years she has worked closely with Government, program management and industry personnel. In her current position she oversees Contract/Subcontract Administration and complete cost proposal preparation.
Dr. Orion Vanderlinde
Vice President, Operations and Chief Scientist
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Dr. Vanderlinde has supported the DoD with subject matter expertise and program management since 2004. In addition to directing Zeltech’s Scientific and Technical Operations, he is a nuclear detonation (NUDET) Prompt Diagnostic subject matter expert, technical expert, software developer, and project manager of a number of NUDET detection programs including National Technical Nuclear Forensics. Dr. Vanderlinde is also the head of ZelTech’s M&S group providing unique first principles M&S solutions.
Sherri Crawford
General Counsel
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Ms. Crawford has managed legal affairs for privately and publicly held companies for over 22 years with 12 years of experience in the Government Contracting sector. After working for a private law firm, she began her in-house legal career in Silicon Valley. Ms. Crawford is responsible for providing and overseeing legal advice in support of the Company’s business. Ms. Crawford obtained her B.A. in English from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law and attended Magdalen College in Oxford, England. She is a Board Member of the Virginia State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section.
Chris Gethers
Director, Facilities and Security
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With over 30 years of experience in the United States Air Force, Mr. Gethers manages ZelTech’s security policies, procedures, and capabilities. He has authored security procedures with a corporate security record free of violations. Prior to assuming his current position, Mr. Gethers served as Chief, United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Personnel Operations where he represented the U.S. Government in planning multinational coordination and deployment of U.S. military personnel to 18 UN Peacekeeping Operations.
Shirley Wills
Vice President, Human Resources
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Ms. Wills has over 30+ years of experience in administrative and human resource management. She graduated from Christopher Newport University with a BS, Governmental Administration, and from Troy State University with an MS, Human Resource Management. She serves as a board member of the following local agencies: Hampton Roads Community Action Program, and the Southeastern Virginia Health System.
David Popkin
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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Mr. Popkin, an Old Dominion University graduate, holds a BS in Computer Science. He is charged with managing technology and change in the enterprise. He is also focused on compliancy and risk mitigation. He is a 2010 Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula graduate and Midas Leadership Award Recipient.

Values

Excellence begins with a shared commitment to moral and ethical behavior and full accountability.

EMPLOYEE SUPPORT

At ZelTech, our people make the difference. When we offer each person a challenging, fair, and positive environment that excites their passions and gives them every opportunity to contribute and grow, we provide exceptional work for our customers.

CLIENT SERVICES

We exist to fulfill the unique needs of each customer. We seek to continuously deliver solutions of maximum benefit and lasting value, and we are committed to strong partnerships based on mutual advantage and support.

QUALITY STANDARDS

Quality processes are embedded in all ZelTech operations including our manufacturing activities, software development, professional services, and internal support activities.

We have maintained ISO 9001 certification for over a decade to ensure we meet the highest international standards.

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At ZelTech, employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in an environment that is characterized by a strong sense of caring, community, and mutual respect.

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Corporate Citizenship

Sustaining Communities

At ZelTech we are committed to increasing opportunities and improving the quality of life in the communities where we operate.  We take great pride in supporting our neighbors.  We work hard to make a difference in education and literacy, youth development, small business mentorship and support to the homeless. We sponsor community events and charitable drives at company locations across the country.

Many of our employees serve on nonprofit boards and commissions and we provide speakers regularly at schools, seminars and workshops. We also work hand-in-hand with members of the community to develop innovative solutions in education, healthcare, transportation, emergency management, regionalism, and other challenges. We are very pleased to salute our community partners indicated below.

Outstanding
Employees

Supporting our communities

ZelTech 2020 Citizen of the Year

 Daila Espeut-Jones

Ms. Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones is the recipient of the inaugural ZelTech Citizen of the Year Award, presented to her by Jack Ezzell, ZelTech CEO, on 26 January 2021. This award will be presented annually to a ZelTech employee whose outstanding performance best reflects our corporate commitment to civic and charitable initiatives wherever we conduct our operations.

Dee is a retired US Army First Sergeant assigned to ZelTech Training Solutions in Winter Park, Florida where she serves as Program Manager for our development of critical US Army combat training devices.

Following are examples of some of her exceptional contributions to her community in recent years:

  • President of the Sunshine Chapter of the Association of the US Army (AUSA), and Chair of the Orange County Mayor’s Veteran’s Advisory Council. In these very senior and highly visible positions, she has represented the interests of veterans in many roundtables with Florida political leaders, fostered close ties between military and civilian communities, and provided substantial recognition and aid to veterans and others in need throughout Central Florida.
  • She is an active member of many local and regional civic and charitable organizations, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, Buffalo Soldier Motorcycle club, Semper Fidelis of America, the Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority Inc., Women in Defense – Central Florida, and the Vietnam War Commemoration. She has supported local food banks, the USO and the Red Cross. She also serves as one of three Orlando representatives on the Retiree Appreciation Council at Fort Stewart, GA. In addition, Dee mentors at and provides support to needy students in several schools in South Orlando, serves as the only female mentor at the Orange County Veterans Treatment Court, and has made many personal appearances on local radio and TV in support of our military and military veterans.

Dee has received many prestigious awards honoring her service over the years, including:

  • Induction by Governor Ron DeSantis into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame, which honors military veterans ‎who have made ‎significant contributions to the State of Florida.
  • One of ten female community leaders who Florida Congressman Darren Soto honored in Feb 2020 in a statement on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to celebrate Women’s History Month.
  • Other awards include the Governor’s Veterans Service Award, Recognition of Service by Senator Rick Scott, the Orlando Business Journal’s Veterans of Influence Award and numerous other awards of distinction and certificates of appreciation.

We congratulate Dee for winning this award and thank her for representing ZelTech and its values with such distinction. We are honored and proud to serve alongside her on the ZelTech team.

Reports and press

Zel Technologies LLC, awarded FA868423DB111 contract.

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ZelTech Employee Lives to Serve Other Veterans

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9/02/2021 – ZelTech awarded DIA ST ATI Jupiter Station Contract

Contract Awards
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