“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.”
Megan Shepherd
Megan provides executive leadership to the daily operations while focusing on customer success, technical excellence, and execution of SimV’s strategy.
- 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
Joe Caliri
Paul Gustavson
Megan Shepherd
Ryan VanderWijst
Matt Wilson
Steve Goss
George Hughes
Bonnie Dowd
William E. "Bill" Landay III
Vice Admiral (Ret)
Larry Root
Leads the Board of Directors and is responsible for executing the strategic and cultural direction of the company.
Joe Caliri
Provides executive team leadership, plans SimV’s strategy, executes SimV missions, and ensures customer and employee satisfaction.
Megan Shepherd
Provides executive leadership to the daily operations while focusing on customer success, technical excellence, and execution of SimV’s strategy.
Blaine Alexander
Responsible for establishing and coordinating business growth objectives for the company.
Paul Gustavson
Fosters innovation, contributes to the company's strategic vision, leads IR&D efforts, provides technical expertise, and participates in industry standards development.
Ryan VanderWijst
Oversees the SimV Finance and Contracts departments, ensuring sound financial performance while providing strategic analysis for growth and innovation.
Robert Fidler
Provides leadership to the Information Technology, Facilities, and Security departments.
Randy Walker
Serves as the technical extension of company operations, ensuring all aspects of operational performance are infused with technical rigor and excellence.
Tram Chase
Oversees the development of tools and technologies for SimVentions and leads the Technology Solutions Group.
Brad Neal
Provides leadership and oversight for SimVentions' Electronic Warfare and Combat Systems programs and projects.
Jason Doering
Provides leadership and management to SimVention's strike warfare, anti-terrorism/force projection (AT/FP), and strategic weapons systems projects.
John Lysher
Provides leadership, management, and oversight for SimVentions' work into Asymmetric, Autonomous Systems and Integrated System Technologies.
Jason Rachanow
Provides leadership, program management, and direction to a highly experienced cybersecurity team with multifaceted backgrounds.
Jennifer Bonney
Responsible for ensuring the compliance of all corporate financial reports and managing all internal financial processes.
Adam VanderWijst
Responsible for planning, development, organization, and implementation of the company’s human resource and recruiting functions.
Matt Wilson
Responsible for the company’s strategic initiatives, targeted operations support, and chaplain services to employees and families.