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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.
Founder and Executive Chairman

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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.

Jay Ezzell
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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Mr. Ezzell is a George Mason University graduate, and holds a BS in Communications Mass Media. Prior to his transition into defense contracting, he spent 20 years in the entertainment sector where he specialized in content acquisition, quality control and multimedia deliverables.

Lynn Taylor
President & Chief Operations Officer

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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).

Dr. Orion Vanderlinde
Senior Vice President, Operations; ZelTech Chief Scientist

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Dr. Vanderlinde has supported the DOD with subject matter expertise and program management since 2004. He received his PhD from Florida State University in Biological Science through a joint program with the College of Engineering and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory where he studied energy transport in disease state tissues using custom designed RF pulse sequences on a 600MHz superconducting wide bore magnet. After three years of post-doctoral work in cancer metastasis, he successfully transitioned his academic career to DOD services supporting programs as a subject matter expert in molecular sequencing, digital signal processing of satellite sensor data, nuclear detonation (NUDET) Prompt Diagnostics effects, neural network design, complex algorithm development, and program management. In his current role with ZelTech, Dr. Vanderlinde oversees ZelTech’s operations in support of customer contracts ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives and he leads the company’s Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and Incubator Program (ZIP) fostering innovative technology development for both government and commercial markets.

Susan Hughes
Vice President, Contracts

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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.

Alec Newell
Vice President, Business Development

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Mr. Newell has 13 years' experience in Business Development in GOVCON/the Defense Industry. He previously served as Sr. Strategy & Business Development Manager for General Dynamics Mission Systems, Cyber Systems Division. Prior to that Mr. Newell worked as Sr. Business Development Manager, Air Force Programs and Business Development Manager, Nuclear Security Portfolio for ADS Inc. He is an active member of AFCEA Hampton Roads Chapter and has a BS in Political Science with a focus on International Relations from Old Dominion University.

Barry White
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Mr. White joined the company in 2019 and brings over 20 years of experience in Accounting and Finance within the government contracting industry. Over his career, he has held several leadership positions including Finance Manager, Division Controller, and Sector Controller. Mr. White holds two bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration (Financial Management and Information Technology) and an MBA. A strong family man, Mr. White has a wife and four daughters. Being raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, he is an avid outdoors-man who enjoys fishing, hunting, and sports. Mr. White, a man of positive values, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a US Army Veteran, and a partner at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, in Chesapeake VA.

Dave 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.

Charlotte Hurd
Vice President, Corporate Outreach

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Ms. Hurd became a part of the ZelTech team in July 2021.  She serves as the company representative for government, business, and community relations in her role.  Before joining ZelTech, Ms. Hurd served in federal and state politics as the military liaison to U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner and as a confidential assistant in the office of former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.  She is a 32-year Navy veteran and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Park University and a Master of Science degree in Management from Troy University.   She currently serves as a board member for the Greater Peninsula Now, Hampton Federal Area Development Authority and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Adriene Crawley-Dent
Vice President of Human Resources

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Ms. Crawley-Dent is a native of Hampton Roads, VA. Her 20+ years of Human Resources experience includes government contracting, manufacturing, and professional services. In her role as Vice President of Human Resources, she oversees Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Development. Her passion is aligning business objectives with the employees’ needs.

Ms. Crawley-Dent is a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources. She holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning with emphasis in Human Resources from Norfolk State University.

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.

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.

Join ZelTech

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.

ZelTech Community Partners

Reports and press

10/13/2023 - OSEE 2 contract award

Contract Awards
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Zel Technologies LLC, Awarded Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Architecture and Integration Directorate's Multiple Award IDIQ Contract.

Contract Awards
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ZelTech Employee Lives to Serve Other Veterans

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