“I have a passion for what we call Full Spectrum Innovation, which is centered on personal, technical, and corporate growth. There’s always an opportunity to improve, influence, and make an impact. Innovation is influenced by three things: technology, best practices, and people. But it’s the people that make SimVentions great.”
Paul Gustavson
Paul oversees development and integration of technological capabilities and processes.
- Cofounder of SimVentions (2000)
- Old Dominion University (BS in Computer Engineering)
- Identifies and contributes to the company’s capability and influencing of the strategic vision
- Manages Innovation, Research, and Development (IR&D) initiatives and provides campaign oversight
- Experienced in the development of software, simulations, interoperability standards, Naval surface system components, Virtual Reality (VR), and digital engineering environments
- Contributing author to C++Builder 6 Developer’s Guide, Engineering Principles of Combat Modeling and Distributed Simulation, Breaking Average, and Imagine
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Larry Root
CEO
Leads the Board of Directors and is responsible for executing the strategic and cultural direction of the company.
Joe Caliri
PRESIDENT
Provides executive team leadership, plans SimV’s strategy, executes SimV missions, and ensures customer and employee satisfaction.
Megan Shepherd
COO
Provides executive leadership to the daily operations while focusing on customer success, technical excellence, and execution of SimV’s strategy.
Blaine Alexander
SR. VP/BD
Responsible for establishing and coordinating business growth objectives for the company.
Paul Gustavson
CTO
Oversees development and integration of technological capabilities and processes.
Ryan VanderWijst
CFO
Oversees the SimV Finance and Contracts departments, ensuring sound financial performance while providing strategic analysis for growth and innovation.
Robert Fidler
CIO
Provides leadership to the Information Technology, Facilities, and Security departments.
Randy Walker
Chief Engineer
Serves as the technical extension of company operations, ensuring all aspects of operational performance are infused with technical rigor and excellence.
Tram Chase
VP TSG
Oversees the development of tools and technologies for SimVentions and leads the Technology Solutions Group.
Brad Neal
VP ECG
Provides leadership and oversight for SimVentions’ Electronic Warfare and Combat Systems programs and projects.
Jason Doering
VP ASG
Provides leadership and management to SimVention's strike warfare, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP), and strategic weapons system projects.
John Lysher
VP XSG
Provides leadership, management, and oversight for SimVentions’ work into Asymmetric, Autonomous Systems and Integrated System Technologies.
Jason Rachanow
VP CSG
Provides leadership, program management, and direction to a highly experienced cybersecurity team with multifaceted backgrounds.
Jennifer Bonney
VP Finance
Responsible for ensuring the compliance of all corporate financial reports and managing all internal financial processes.
Adam VanderWijst
VP Human Resources
Responsible for planning, development, organization, and implementation of the company’s human resource and recruiting functions.
Debbie Nicholson
Director Contracts
Responsible for the oversight of the Contracts and Procurement departments.
Scot Forry
Director Security
Manages and implements industrial site security for SimVentions.
Matt Wilson
VP Strategic Initiatives | Chaplain
Responsible for the company’s strategic initiatives, targeted operations support, and chaplain services to employees and families.
Larry Root
Chairman of the Board | CEO
Joe Caliri
Inside Director | President
Paul Gustavson
Inside Director | CTO
Steve Goss
Affiliated Director | Board Secretary
George Hughes
Affiliated Director
Ryan VanderWijst
Inside Director | CFO | Treasurer
Matt Wilson
Inside Director | VP Strategic Initiatives
Bonnie Dowd
Outside Director
William E. "Bill" Landay III
Outside Director
Vice Admiral (Ret)