President & CEO
VP of Business Development
Chief Information Officer
Chief Engineer
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Service Desk Manager
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VP of Marketing
Prior to V2 Systems, Kelly was Associate Director of Marketing for Wholesale Screening Solutions, where she played a key role in the marketing strategy that helped grow and position the company prior to its sale and eventual merger with SJV Data Solutions. She was then instrumental in the brand launch of InformData, now one of the largest national background screening data providers. Previously, she worked for Penn National Gaming as Advertising Manager and prior to that she worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant for various industry brands in the fields of entertainment, healthcare and government contracting.
Kelly is passionate about giving back to the community and currently serves as a board member of HeroHomes, a local nonprofit that builds homes for disabled veterans and their families in Loudoun County, Virginia.
She is a trusted leader with over 20 years of experience that spans marketing, digital media and communications at leading organizations. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? The Sound of Music, Atypical, Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Friends, Schitt’s Creek, The Real Housewives.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Community Theater, Write a Novel
Any languages you’d like to learn? French
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? A dating app for people on the autism spectrum.
Favorite Quote? “Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Favorite Books? The Goldfinch, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Reason I Jump.
Favorite Music/Artist? Madonna, Lady Gaga, Mumford & Sons, anyone with an acoustic guitar.
VP of Business Development
Prior to joining V2 Systems in 2012, Chris was the Director of Business Development at Capital Computers & Networks as the lead sales representative. In this capacity he provided client generation, account and marketing management, contract development as well as establishing and leading company sponsored seminars and networking events.
From 1989 to 2010, Chris worked at Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as a Technical Analyst, Manager of Operations and Director of Operations. Though originally hired to assist in the development of Freddie Mac’s new tax system, he eventually advanced to lead the support of their financial systems using PeopleSoft Software. After several years of development and support, Chris moved into a management role for these systems as well as providing management support for an Incident/Problem Management Support Group helpdesk.
How long have you worked at V2? 10 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Client Technology Solution Advocate
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Gym rat
Spouse? Kids? Pets? I have a cat. A Maine Coon named Ezekial (a.k.a. Zeke) and a dog, named Griffin.
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Ronald Reagan, Jordan Peterson (knowledge)
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Blood Diamond, 13 Hours, Paranormal Caught on Camera
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Open a tiki bar on a beach
Favorite Quote? “What does not kill me makes me stronger.”
Favorite Music/Artist? Dave Matthews Band
VP of Business Development
Prior to joining V2 Systems in 2012, Chris was the Director of Business Development at Capital Computers & Networks as the lead sales representative. In this capacity he provided client generation, account and marketing management, contract development as well as establishing and leading company sponsored seminars and networking events.
From 1989 to 2010, Chris worked at Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as a Technical Analyst, Manager of Operations and Director of Operations. Though originally hired to assist in the development of Freddie Mac’s new tax system, he eventually advanced to lead the support of their financial systems using PeopleSoft Software. After several years of development and support, Chris moved into a management role for these systems as well as providing management support for an Incident/Problem Management Support Group helpdesk.
How long have you worked at V2? 10 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Client Technology Solution Advocate
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Gym rat
Spouse? Kids? Pets? I have a cat. A Maine Coon named Ezekial (a.k.a. Zeke) and a dog, named Griffin.
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Ronald Reagan, Jordan Peterson (knowledge)
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Blood Diamond, 13 Hours, Paranormal Caught on Camera
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Open a tiki bar on a beach
Favorite Quote? “What does not kill me makes me stronger.”
Favorite Music/Artist? Dave Matthews Band
Chief Information Officer
Along with Erik Briceño, Chris was a co-founder and CTO of Ampcast.com, a leading provider of online resources servicing over 5,000 independent musical artists, and was responsible for managing and executing the entire technical infrastructure of site.
Prior to Ampcast, Chris was an Acoustic Engineer for Electric Boat Corporation from 1995 to 1999 and led the development and administration of custom software designed to track and analyze the overall acoustic performance of submarines.
Chris holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Science in Technology Management from George Mason University.
How long have you worked at V2? 17 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Chief geek
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Mountain biking, making beer
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Wife and 2 kids. The boy is a born engineer. The girl is an artist and a princess.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? The Usual Suspects / The Walking Dead
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Travel
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? The Replicator from Star Trek
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? I’m pretty sure I’d prefer the horse-sized zombie duck. Regardless of the outcome, I’m pretty sure it would be a quick battle.
Favorite Quote? Those that know how will always work for those that know why.
Favorite Books? The Songs of Distant Earth
Favorite Music/Artist? Classic Rock
President & CEO
Erik also serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Rimstorm. Rimstorm’s cloud-based Govcon Enclave™ provides government contractors, and their teaming partners, a cost-effective solution to meet CMMC requirements. As COO, Erik oversees the daily operations as well as provides support in the creation and implementation of strategic visions for Rimstorm, in collaboration with the CEO.
Prior to joining V2 Systems in 2002, Erik was a co-founder and COO of Ampcast.com, a leading provider of online resources servicing over 5,000 independent musical artists. At Ampcast.com, Erik spearheaded all aspects of corporate development, funding, strategic vision, and business development for the firm.
From 1997 to 1999 Erik held the position of Acoustic Systems Engineer for Electric Boat Corporation, a leading defense contractor. In this role, Erik was responsible for the acoustic fidelity of two noise critical systems and components in the US Navy’s nuclear submarine systems. Erik holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Masters of Business Administration from George Mason University.
When not working, you will find Erik a dedicated family man, raising two children with his lovely wife Karen. Together, they enjoy building legos, playing baseball, skiing, riding horses, swimming, traveling, and fixing up old Mopars.
How long have you worked at V2? 22 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Coaching
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? All sports (baseball, football, tennis, basketball, etc.), fixing things, guitar, drums, cars, reading, traveling, horseback riding, friends and family.
Married? 16 wonderful years.
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? 2 very active teenagers. English labs named Cider and River.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Travel, art, music, golf and grandkids.
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? Commercial Nuclear Fusion
Favorite Quote? “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is the noblest; Second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” – Confucius
Favorite Books? The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Chief Engineer
Dan has been a valued member of the V2 Systems team for the past 21 years. He began his career with V2 as a hardware technician and worked his way to Chief Engineer. Prior to joining V2 Systems, Dan worked at many non-technical jobs, building computers in his free time.
Dan attended Virginia Tech. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional and holds several Amazon Web Services certifications.
How long have you been in the IT industry? 21 years
How long have you worked at V2? 18 years
Specialties at V2 Systems? Terminal Services and Remote Desktop, Servers, Workstations, Hardware
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Playing video games, watching movies and football, reading.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Star Trek 2 The Wrath of Khan and Aliens would have to be my all-time favorite movies. I can pretty much recite the script word for word for both of them. TV Shows – Game of Thrones, obviously. The Knick, Ash vs Evil Dead, The Walking Dead.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Build custom made furniture – something I have always wanted to do, and never have the time or space to do.
Any languages you’d like to learn? Japanese.
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? an Electromagnetic repulsion field
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? 50 duck zombies, cause I can punt things pretty well.
Favorite Quote? “Good; Bad – I’m the one with the gun.” – Ash, Army of Darkness “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious.” – Vince Lombardi “No man ever won a war by dying for his country. Wars were won by making the other poor bastard die for his.” – Patton, (from the movie Patton, not an actual quote from Gen. Patton)
Favorite Books? The Wheel of Time series (Robert Jordan), The Cosmere series (Brandon Sanderson)
Favorite Music/Artist? I like everything but country, pop, and new rap (circa 1995 rap is fine). Beethoven, Snoop Dogg, The Who, Beatles, Iron Maiden, CCR, etc.
Systems Engineer
How long have you worked at V2? 7 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Server and workstation support. Wireless implementation and support.
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Mentoring young adults and music
Married? Yes
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Wife, three kids, 2 cats, and 30 young adults.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Xmen, Killing Fields, Shawshank Redemption, Avatar, Secret Life of Bees, Green Mile/Grimm, 24, Blue Bloods and Criminal Minds.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Travel
Any languages you’d like to learn? Spanish
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? A way to make teenagers to young adults listen to parents during that timeframe.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? Neither, I’m a lover not a fighter.
Favorite Quote? “Make each day your masterpiece.” – John Wooden
Favorite Books? Bible
Favorite Music/Artist? Gospel, R&B, Jazz/The Winins, Fred Hammond, Glady Knight, Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.
Controller
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Traveling, kayaking and hanging out with the family.
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Jenny is my Cairn Terrier. She runs the house.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? The Wire/Cop Out/Stepbrothers.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Not work and travel.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? 50 duck-sized zombie horses.
Favorite Quote? “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you” – Ruth Ginsburg
Favorite Music/Artist? Depends on the moment, but certainly not the new stuff that people call “Pop” and “Country”.
Network Engineer
How long have you worked at V2? 1,544 days, 7 hours, 13 minutes and 12 seconds.
What are your specialties here at V2? Hosted solutions, Network Support, Apple Support, Server and Desktop support. (Unofficial: Ping-Pong)
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? I sit on my chair and wait until the next work day.
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? I have one daughter, she is amazing.
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Nikola Tesla, compare notes on death ray.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Transporter, Spiderman (2002), Constantine, Matrix, Sherlock.
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Travel with family.
Any languages you’d like to learn? English, Mandarin, Russian.
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? Spacecraft able to travel and colonize other galaxies… also a Self-cleaning toaster.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? 50 duck-sized zombie horses. 50 more times the fun, 60% less dangerous.
Favorite Quote? “Mmmm… unexplained bacon.” Homer Simpson
Favorite Books? Harry Potter, Tuesday with Morrie, Atlas Shrugged, The Time Traveler’s Wife.
Favorite Music/Artist? Michael Jackson, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frédéric Chopin, Diplo, Celia Cruz, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett
Systems Engineer
How long have you worked at V2? 4 year
What are your specialties here at V2? Being 150% awesome
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? I enjoy playing video/card games with family & friends, playing piano and producing music into the late night.
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Two dogs (Logan and Izzy) and a rabbit named Emmett. Logan is a human trapped in a dog body, Izzy will do anything for you to throw a ball. Emmett is probably the chillest rabbit on the planet.
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Albert Einstein so I could try and understand what he thought about the nature of reality.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Pulp Fiction, Ex Machina, Cabin in the Woods, The Wire
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Own a futuristic space-themed bar/winery on the West Coast.
Any languages you’d like to learn? Japanese, Spanish
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? A device that could convert sunlight energy with the same efficiency as plants.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? The horse-sized zombie duck and then tame it because zombies are awesome.
Favorite Quote? “The unexamined life is not worth living” – Socrates
Favorite Books? Maybe someday. (That’s not a book title)
Favorite Music/Artist? Drake, Future, Noah Shebib, Big Sean, Beyonce
Systems Engineer
How long have you been working at V2 Systems? 1 year
What are your specialties here at V2? Customer support, desktop support, hardware and anything anyone needs done.
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Bowling, homebrewing, video games, mowing the lawn and annoying my friends.
Married? Yes. 9 years strong!
Kids? Pets? What are they like? 2 kids, one boy and one girl. The boy is a lover and the girl is a fighter.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Super Troopers, Futurama, American Dad, The Simpsons
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Never work again! Also, brew beer and hang out with the wife.
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? A cure to all disease, an all in one cure.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? My experience with horses is they tend to hold grudges. I’ll take my chances with the one, horse sized zombie duck. Maybe it will be a small sized horse.
Favorite Quote? “Maximum Effort!” – Deadpool or “Living well is the best revenge.” – George Herbert
Favorite Books? Enders Game (anything from Orson Scott Card), Tuf Voyaging (George RR Martin’s other book), The Incarnations of Immortality series (Peirs Anthony) and Marvel comics.
Favorite Music/Artist? Punk, some 80s, all 90s and some 2000s music.
Systems Engineer
How long have you been working at V2 Systems? 6 years
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Video games, Starting arguments on social media and fortifying couch forts with my daughter.
Married? No chance Lance.
Kids? Pets? What are they like? Two dogs: Brigadier General Peepers McGuiness and Sir Cosmo Kramer. One daughter: Olivia. She’s the greatest.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Forest Gump, Big Trouble in Little China and Goonies
What do you want to do when you’re retired? invent the teleporter finally after putting it off for all these years.
Any languages you’d like to learn? Klingon and Mandarin.
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? Well, the teleporter obviously.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? That’s an extremely personal question I’m not comfortable discussing.
Favorite Quote? “You’re about as useful as a one-legged man in an arse kicking contest.” – Dad
Favorite Books? a Kindle
Favorite Music/Artist? NOT Drake, Future, or Noah Shebib
Service Desk Manager
How long have you worked at V2? 10 years
What are your specialties here at V2? Making sure our clients get what is promised by setting standards monitoring and verification.
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Karate instructor, Skiing
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Karate kids and 1 crazy Jack Russell mix
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Nikola Tesla so we can continue his work
Favorite Movies/TV shows? Sixth Sense, Pulp Fiction
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Whatever I want
Any languages you’d like to learn? Latin
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? Lightspeed travel
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? Duck is yummy
Favorite Music/Artist? no country, no Pop
Senior Systems Engineer
How long have you worked at V2? 12 years
What are your specialties here at V2? AWS, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Active Directory
When not working, what do you enjoy in your free time? Playing GW2 with Husband. Trying new recipes. Exploring New York State and New York City.
Married? Yes
Spouse? Kids? Pets? What are they like? Input error.
Who would you like to meet alive or dead and why? Elon Musk. So I could charm him into giving me a free Tesla S and installing his new home solar system into my soon to be house. Also to find out how to get involved with his space program.
Favorite Movies/TV shows? The West Wing, Voyager
What do you want to do when you’re retired? Travel everywhere with the Husband.
Any languages you’d like to learn? French, Russian, Arabic
With unlimited funding, what would you invent? Faster than light spacecraft engine.
Which would you rather fight: A horse sized zombie duck or 50 duck-sized zombie horses? The horse sized zombie duck because numbers are the only way the zombies win.
Favorite Quote? “I don’t like quotes.” – Anonymous
Favorite Music/Artist? Christmas carols
