Megan Shepherd

“My focus is to create a dynamic within the company so that our team is equipped with what they need to achieve technical excellence and quality support to our customers.”

Chief Operating Officer

Megan provides executive leadership to the daily operations while focusing on customer success, technical excellence, and execution of SimV’s strategy.

Background:

University of Mary Washington (BS in Mathematics and Computer Science)
Over 15 years of experience in the defense industry
Over 20 years of leadership experience providing solutions to complex and challenging needs
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

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.

Tram Chase

VP TSG

Oversees the development of tools and technologies for the company 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 our strike warfare, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP), and strategic weapons system projects.

John Lysher

VP CSG

Provides leadership, management, and oversight for SimVentions’ cybersecurity programs and projects.

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.

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.