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

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.

Jack Ezzell, Jr.

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

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.

Jim Grant

President and Chief Operating Officer

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)

Lynn Taylor

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Mitchell has held a number of senior positions in ZelTech ranging from program manager to his current position. Chuck is an Air Force Academy graduate, and has a Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University. He has served as Chairman of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is a 2003 graduate of the Leadership Institute of the Virginia Peninsula and a 2010 graduate of the Civic Leadership Institute (Hampton Roads).

Chuck Mitchell

Vice President of Business Development & External Affairs

Mr. Towell has been involved in national and tactical level project management, infrastructure planning, acquisition support and organizational management for DoD programs for over three decades. Pete is a retired Air Force Officer and a graduate of Troy State University, where received a Master’s Degree in Management with an emphasis on mathematics & statistics.

Ralph M. “Pete” Towell

Vice President of Operations

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.

Bill Barfield

President, ZelTech Training Solutions

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.

Susan Hughes

Vice President, Contracts and Program Control

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.

Dr. Orion Vanderlinde

Chief Scientist

Mr. Chris Brewer has over 20 years of experience supporting ISR Programs for the DOD as a military serviceman and contractor with more than half of his experience supporting SOF. He is a SME on multi-intelligence operations, analysis, training and team leading. His expertise encompasses the GEOINT, IMINT, FMV, MASINT, HUMINT, and SIGINT intelligence disciplines, the ISR Tactical Controller role, ISR Collection Management, Operational Testing of ISR Systems and Program Management. Mr. Brewer holds a BAS in Management, a MS in International Relations and is a PMI certified PMP.

Chris Brewer

Director, ISR Programs

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.

Chris Gethers

Director, Facilities and Security

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.

Shirley Wills

Director, Human Resources

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.

David Popkin

Director, Management Information Systems

Ms. Mickens-Dessaso studied Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Digital Design & Development at Miami Ad School. After a decade of building digital products and innovation programs as an entrepreneur for organizations including JC Penny and NASA Space Apps, she joins ZelTech as Innovation Advocate Ms. Mickens-Dessaso has been named a White House Emerging Entrepreneur, serves as Curator Emeritus for the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, and joins the CIVIC Leadership Institute Class of 2019.

Aazia Mickens-Dessaso

Innovation Advocate

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.