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PingWind embraces continuous learning, driving a focus on growth and improvement in both business and personal development and to best serve our clients, and our community.

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who we are

PingWind’s founders have extensive experience with both IT Services and Technology Innovation. We leverage federal government, military and Fortune 100 experience, both international and domestic, to deliver results. PingWind is a successor to Delta Research Associates (DRA), which was acquired and integrated in 2019.

  • Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Annandale, VA

  • 250+ Employees Across 37 States & OCONUS

  • ISO 9001, 20000, 27001 Certified

  • CMMI Level 3 Development & Services

  • CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Certified

  • NIST 800-171 (CUI Capability)

  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB)

what we do

Our dedicated team offers clients a customized approach to infrastructure optimization through governance, migration, and scalable management of cloud-based platforms.

Advanced Threat Intelligence

Supply Chain & Risk Management

Digital Transformation
& Automation

 AI Driven Operations
& Machine Learning

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Our Leadership

AAron Moak

CHIEF executive OFFICER

  • Aaron leverages extensive military and private sector leadership experience to steward PingWind's growth and strategic vision. He served as an Infantry Officer in the US Army, leading soldiers in combat operations through two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Aaron then worked at ExxonMobil in a variety of international and domestic leadership roles including operations, supply chain, strategy development and process improvement. He has a BS in Biophysics from The Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. Aaron is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University, and Adjunct Instructor at The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School, and volunteer for Boy Scouts of America.

LUIS IBARRA

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

  • Luis brings over 25 years of experience with Fortune 100/500 companies in the technology industry, designing and integrating large-scale enterprise solutions for several highly successful government agencies. A US Coast Guard veteran, he serves on the Advisory Council for the American Latino Veterans Association (ALVA), helping Latino veterans thrive and recognize their indispensable contributions. He earned a Master's from Regis University, graduating with honors and being inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu honor society – one of the highest honors awarded on a Jesuit campus worldwide. Luis is on the advisory board of the Latino Executive Network (LEN), an invitation-only and trusted network of local Latino chief executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders from diverse industries who collaborate and support one another to elevate the Latino business community. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for senior technology executives. Luis was featured on the covers of CIO Views Magazine as one of "The 10 Most Innovative Tech Leaders Shaping the Future, 2024" and Executive Lens Magazine as one of "The 5 Inspirational Leaders Shaping the Future in 2024". Additionally, he is a keynote speaker at various conferences and Latino events, promoting corporate inclusion.

JACKIE ADAMS

Chief Financial Officer

  • Jackie offers over 35 years of executive level progressive, cross-functional, Government contracting environment experience in strategic financial planning and the implementation of fiscal controls; prime contract and subcontract administration and management; business operations; human resources; and financial information systems. Bringing a wealth of compliance knowledge and expertise to the company to include an acute understanding of the FAR, DFAR, FTR, GAP, DCAA, CAS, and State and Federal Human Resources regulations, she is committed to fostering a culture of financial discipline, business acumen, and compliance across the organization. Jackie previously served as the CFO at Exeter Government Services; Sr. Director of Finance at Affiliated Computer Services; and the Director of Business Operations at Computer Data Systems, Inc. Jackie possesses a BS in Business Administration from George Mason University, and is a graduate of the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Executive Leadership Program.

RONALD KLASH

CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

  • Ron has over 38 years of increasing progressive responsible experience in all Corporate financial and accounting activities, with over 36 of those years supporting the Government contracting industry. Duties have included financial reporting, transactional processing, cash flow monitoring, budgeting, taxes, M&A activity, accounting system integrations, development of and monitoring policies, procedures and internal controls, and coordination and successful completion of multiple external and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits. His positions have ranged from Staff Accountant to Controller to CFO for various Government Contractors, including Exeter Government Services, LLC, Creative Computing Solutions, Inc., Northrop Grumman Essex Corporation, ACS, Intellisource, Inc., and Hughes STX Corporation. He has a BS in Accounting from West Liberty State College.

BRAD HOUSTON

Chief of Staff

  • Brad Houston brings more than 35 years of proven leadership in driving business and IT transformation across government. He is recognized for delivering measurable outcomes and harnessing industry innovation to modernize critical systems.

    At the Department of Veterans Affairs, Brad led transformative initiatives that digitized disability claims and automated inbound mail processing—streamlining services for millions of veterans. His impact spanned Benefits, Cemeteries, Health, and Appeals, earning him the prestigious Presidential Meritorious Service Award.

    Before joining PingWind, Brad served as Deputy CIO for Business Outcomes at the VA. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

LUCY MARTIN

ChIef Growth Officer

  • Lucy Martin brings 15 years of experience successfully leading government contracting sales efforts. She is skilled in developing and executing capture strategies to secure professional services and information technology contracts. Lucy has supported small, medium and large businesses and specializes in the health and civilian agency markets. She has a BA in International Affairs from James Madison University and a MPP from American University.

EFE LIND

Chief Solutions Officer

  • A creative, geeky, critical thinker, Efe has a passion for developing solutions to any problem. With almost a decade in federal contracting—and another in education—she can communicate complex technical concepts to any audience. Efe loves combining the rapid-turn, high-stress, and collaborative nature of proposals with innovative IT thought leadership to develop the best solution to any business challenge. Having supported VA and HHS on the program side, and led task order responses for a $1B health pipeline, she has a true passion for Federal Health IT. Her introduction to the health space was as a medical translator in college, where she earned a BA in Hispanic Studies and a BS in Kinesiology from the College of William and Mary.

President - Health/Civilian

YOONY DOH

  • Yoony brings over 15 years of experience leading IT innovation initiatives across the Public Sector, specializing in software development, data analytics, and AI. He has supported numerous Federal customers including the VA, USDA, DOT, DoW, and DHS. Prior to PingWind, Yoony served as an Executive Vice President overseeing Operations for Halfaker and Associates, a government consulting firm acquired by SAIC in 2021. At SAIC, Yoony served as a Senior Director with P&L responsibility within SAIC’s Federal Health Division. He has a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia.

CLARENCE DINGMAN

PRESIDENT - Military and Aerospace

  • Clarence Dingman brings 20 years of operational and industry experience. For nearly a decade, Clarence built successful, multi-disciplinary teams supporting Department of War (DoW) requirements for IT services, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), Logistics, and Training for every branch within the DoW. Prior to his time in industry, Clarence served eleven years as an Army Officer in both the Infantry and later Special Forces with multiple overseas deployments. He earned a BS in Geology from Dickinson College and an MBA from the University of Maryland.

JEFF VIGNE

EVP

  • Jeff has over 30 years of leadership in business forecasting, marketing, strategic analysis, communications, and capture management. He has demonstrated skills in team building, process management, and marketing to both Federal civilian and Department of War agencies. Prior to joining PingWind, he served as Executive Vice President of Exeter Government Services, Senior Vice President for STG Inc. and Senior Vice President of Business Development for Decision Systems Technologies, Inc. (DSTI).  Jeff possesses a degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California. He is the former President and current Member of the Board of Directors of the National Institutes of Health, Friends of the Clinical Center. He is the recipient of the COL Robert L. Manning Achievement Award by the Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association and in 2022 commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by the Honorable Andy Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

LARRY PRIOR

VP Health/Civilian

  • Larry Prior demonstrates leadership, passion, and years of experience, ensuring customer satisfaction and quality standards are met across the organization. With a keen focus on operational excellence, Larry ensures that customer satisfaction and quality standards are consistently met across the organization. Larry has over 25 years of industry and Public Sector experience in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Solution Architecture, and Program Management.  He has supported the Department of Veterans Affairs for the past 10+ years with several government consulting firms delivering solutions to modernize the Veterans’ Electronic Health Record, improve Veterans’ medical care payments and benefits correspondence, and ensure the security of Veterans’ information. Larry earned a BS in Information Systems from the University of South Florida.

MARTIN ANDREWS

VP - military and aerospace

  • Martin Andrews is a highly experienced, solutions-oriented Project Management Professional with over 25 years of experience in the management and execution of hardware and software development, integration, and services contracts. His experience includes managing multiple and concurrent defense and civilian IT contracts, with a demonstrated record of successful management and completion of projects on time and on budget. In his additional role as our ITES-3S IDIQ Program Manager, Martin’s oversight of the ITES-3S portfolio and proposal efforts has resulted in one of the contract’s most successful awardees.

VP - Human Resources

CARI LUNENFELD

  • Cari Lunenfeld has over twenty years’ experience as a human resources professional with an extensive background in human resources management, covering a broad range of HR disciplines. Her work experience encompasses non-profit healthcare, biotechnology, engineering, and information technology industries including small to mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 100/500 companies. Cari possesses the SHRM-CP Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management and a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park. In her spare time Cari enjoys volunteering as a therapy team with her Golden Retriever, Chloe.

TODD Van Haaren

VP - Civilian customer engagement

  • Todd has over 30 years of experience in technology, software development, project management, marketing, sales, and capture management. He has worked with clients across a range of markets, including Federal civilian and DOD, state and local government, and commercial. Prior to joining PingWind, he served as the Client Relationship Executive for the Department of Veterans Affairs for Deloitte. Prior to Deloitte, he worked with Perspecta (now Peraton), small businesses, and software companies such as Microsoft and Software AG. Todd has a Masters of Science in Information Management from Marymount University and a Bachelor's of Business Administration from James Madison University. 

Robert Jasinski

Sr. Director of Contracts

  • With more than 15 years of experience in contract management across federal, state and local, commercial, and international sectors, Bobby brings a broad and comprehensive background to his work. His career includes roles with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Contracts Management Office, Grant Thornton, and Alvarez & Marsal. He has been recognized by his employers for his contributions to the inception of the F-35 program, work with the U.S. Postal Service, numerous state and municipal agencies, and public-sector clients across Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. He also collaborated with the original authors of Other Transaction Authority policy. Bobby’s areas of expertise include contract and subcontract lifecycle development and management, negotiation, small business reporting, policy and process development, compliance, risk management, and the cultivation of strong client and vendor relationships. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Government and Music from The College of William & Mary, including undergraduate coursework at Oxford University (UK); a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America; and a Master’s Certificate in Government Contracting from The George Washington University. Bobby is a member of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and frequently speaks at World Congress events. In addition to his professional work in contracting, Bobby leads a 16-piece jazz orchestra in Northern Virginia and is a freelance composer with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), creating music for jazz ensembles, television, and short films.

TATIANA LASZCZAK

DIRECTOR OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT

  • Tatiana Laszczak has over 15 years experience of leading multiple and concurrent Quality Assurance (QA) teams and initiatives in achieving and maintaining CMMI and ISO certifications. Her successful QA Management has ensured noteworthy enterprise-wide strengths during each appraisal with a focus on Process and Product Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Control, Internal Auditing, Planning and Risk Management Analysis. Her expertise includes an in-depth understanding of DoW program management by virtue of managing numerous contracts as a Project Manager while concurrently supporting all company Army and Air Force IDIQ reporting analytics. She has developed, implemented, and executed enterprise-level continuous process improvements and technical solutions throughout the course of her career. Her career is marked by her consistent team-player attitude and a determination to keep growing, learning, and tackling new challenges.

ANGIE CAMPBELL

DIRECTOR OF PROPOSAL DEVelopment

  • Angie Campbell has two decades of experience in managing and writing large, multi-partner technical proposals for government agencies. Angie’s successful wins for multiple government agencies include VA (T4NG) and multiple task orders within Department of Education, Library of Congress (IT Consulting IDIQ), NASA (SEWP V), NIH (CIO-SP3 Ramp On) and US Air Force.

Katie Calabrese

Director of Marketing
and Communications

  • As a Communications Director with a background in psychology, Katie leverages her expertise to combine strategic communication with an understanding of psychological principles, ensuring messages not only reach but also impact their intended audience and resonate on a human level. Katie brings experience in Healthcare and IT services with a focus on employee engagement, customer experience, creating connections, and fostering relationships that drive organizational goals forward. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in Community Counseling with experience leading project/program management teams and large organization communication deployment strategies.

Patty Houchin

Director of Partnership Success

  • Patricia Houchin serves as the Director of Partnership Success at PingWind, bringing more than 15 years of deep experience in government acquisition and federal contracting. Known for her strategic approach to relationship-building and her ability to navigate complex procurement environments, Patricia leads PingWind’s efforts to strengthen partner collaboration, drive mission-aligned growth, and deliver exceptional value to federal customers. Her extensive background across the acquisition lifecycle—combined with her commitment to operational excellence—positions her as a trusted advisor and a key driver of PingWind’s partnership strategy.

JAY JUNE

Director of Talent Management

  • Mr. June is a dynamic talent acquisition leader with extensive expertise in the implementation of operational efficiencies that drive strong performance across recruitment, capture, and business development. He is an expert in the areas of the full life cycle recruiting process and focused on team building. He brings a record of success leading and improving corporate operations with the goal to hire and develop a workforce of extortionary Technical support and Security professionals providing services to the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of War. He has masterful experience in the areas of analytics, DoW contracting, planning, talent mapping, creative problem solving, staffing, and recruiting in the cleared and non-cleared space. He has an established record of long-term organizational commitment and understanding of the business, professional and labor requirements that drive a successful recruiting operation for a profitable enterprise.

STRATEGIC ADVISORS

​ANTHONY CORDARO

  • ​Anthony Cordaro is the CEO of 356 IT Consulting and supports PingWind on a full time basis as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Business Development Executive. Anthony has previously served in roles of increasing responsibility across many premiere Health IT service providers, with a focus on growth strategy, strategic capture and market intelligence.

MATT SWARTZ

  • Matt Swartz is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where he is a subject matter expert on Mergers & Acquisitions. He has extensive experience advising middle market and technology companies through their growth and serving on a number of corporate boards, including several with successful liquidity events. Matt advises PingWind on long term strategic planning based on his experience with both technology companies and the government contracting industry.

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