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ScottBalmos

Scott Balmos

President and Chief Executive Officer

Scott S Balmos is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2014 and headquartered just outside of San Antonio, TX. He provides strategic direction and is responsible for managing the varied and complex operations of the company. Mr. Balmos holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Park University, an Associate of Science in Database Management from San Antonio College, and is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP). Mr. Balmos has nearly three decades of technical and managerial experience in the US Department of Defense (DoD) community.

Mr. Balmos has enjoyed a successful career in this market space since 1994 when he began work as US Reconnaissance Marine performing tactical SIGINT collection on two Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployments and as a member of a Special Operations Capable Pacific (SOCPAC) contingency team. In 2000, he worked as a Network Analyst for a Fortune 500 technology company supporting the Tri-Service Infrastructure Management Program Office (TIMPO) before transitioning into software engineering and project leadership supporting the Air Force Cryptologic Group (CPSG) on Lackland AFB, TX. In 2002, Mr. Balmos worked as software engineer with the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). He held various technical and managerial roles over the next 10 years to include Software and Systems Engineering Lead; Oracle DBA; System Architect; Regional Manager; Product Manager; Deputy Program Manager; and Program Manager. In 2012, Mr. Balmos was promoted to C4ISR Field Support Program Management Office (PMO) Manager and directed a diverse team of 130+ personnel supporting multiple C4ISR programs and platforms, to include Distributed Common Ground Station – Army (DCGS-A), across 35+ locations worldwide.

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Nicholas Brown

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Nicholas Brown joined Semper Valens in 2016 as the Director of Finance. Mr. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Mr. Brown has several years of financial and managerial experience working for the Department of Defense (DOD) and with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Mr. Brown began his career supporting several large programs for the Department of the Navy as a civilian employee. There he was responsible for budget submissions, appropriation law, and fiscal compliance for the programs he supported. After 5 years of support, he began working for SystemsMadeSimple, a Lockheed Martin company. There he managed the financial operations of a large program with an annual budget of $150 million, which focused on the management of VA data centers. After 2 years, he took over the role of Project Manager for a performance management project which supported The Office of Performance and Analytics (OP&A) within the VA. Mr. Brown currently resides in Austin, TX with his wife and children.

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Chris Robinson

Executive Vice President and Chief Process and Innovation Officer

Chris Robinson is an accomplished executive and disabled Army veteran who has been a vital part of Semper Valens Solutions (SVS) since 2014. Having transitioned through roles as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Delivery Officer, he has recently assumed the position of Chief Process and Innovation Officer (CPIO).

As the CPIO at SVS, Mr. Robinson assumes a crucial and transformative role within the organization. He boosts the company's efficiency by systematically evaluating and restructuring business procedures while fostering a culture that fuels creativity and innovation. Through his leadership in adopting cutting-edge technologies, he not only explores new business opportunities but also sets the stage for growth into new markets by identifying potential sectors and building essential strategic partnerships. A defining aspect of his role is his unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, centered on creating concrete value that augments the worth delivered to both our customers and industry partners. His adept leadership in overseeing changes in current processes and introducing new methodologies ensures a seamless transition within organizational structures to steer well-informed decisions. By synchronizing innovation and process enhancements with SVS’ overarching objectives, he fortifies the firm's competitive positioning in the industry.

Mr. Robinson bridges the gap between operations, growth, and industry, driving continuous growth and innovation within the organization. His extensive expertise and leadership continue to be instrumental in the company's ongoing success and growth, reflecting SVS’s importance on agility, efficiency, and innovation.

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Matthew Wilson

Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer

Matt Wilson joined Semper Valens in 2023 as Chief Growth Officer (CGO), with the primary responsibility for driving strategic expansion in our existing and emerging markets. Mr. Wilson is an experienced executive with a career spanning large and small businesses. His background includes extensive business development and strategic planning, including leading teams in successful pursuit of contracts up to $1B in awarded value. Mr. Wilson brings deep understanding of emerging DoD strategies such as Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2). Operationally, Matt has managed multiple high-value DoD contracts as a Division Manager and Program Manager. He is a certified CMMI Assessor and served on the University of Maryland Cybersecurity Center Board of Directors. He has hands on experience with tactical communications and interoperability, including military messaging, data transformation, tactical system integration, and maneuver and fires Command and Control.

A native of New Jersey, Mr. Wilson resides in Newark, DE. He is an avid runner, hiker, and musician who enjoys spending time with his four children.

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Roger Jenkins

Senior Vice President and Division Manager, Health and Civil

Roger A. Jenkins is a Senior Vice President and Division Manager for the Health and Civil Division within the company. With more than 35 years of military, contract, and government experience in system and software engineering of intelligence, electronic warfare, and business systems, Mr. Jenkins’ expertise and leadership suit him well to provide innovative solutions to Semper Valens' customer challenges and requirements.

Mr. Jenkins’ professional career began in 1988 when he enlisted as an Intercept and Electronic Warfare Tactical Systems Repairer, Military Occupational Specialty 33T. He held varying positions across a number of assignments in Fort Polk, Louisiana; Fort Davis, Panama; and Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Following his Army service, Mr. Jenkins worked as a Field Software Engineer, Site Lead, and Senior Software Engineer at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He then moved to Sierra Vista, Arizona to work as the Rapid Application Development Team Manager, and Business Intelligence Team Manager, providing solutions for CECOM SEC and their customers.

Mr. Jenkins returned to Federal Service in 2009 as a Department of the Army Civilian with the CECOM SEC Intelligence Fusion Systems Division at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, where he held a number of positions, including the Enterprise Architect, Distributed Common Ground System – Army Fixed Project Lead, Software Enterprise Lead, and Intelligence Mission Support Branch Chief.

Mr. Jenkins and his wife, Julie, have three children and eight grandchildren, and live in Forest Grove, Montana. Outside of work, Mr. Jenkins enjoys spending time with his family traveling, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

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Bryan Tebo

Senior Vice President and Division Manager, Advanced Missions Division

Bryan Tebo is a Senior Vice President and Division Manager for the Advanced Missions Division for the company. With nearly 40 years of military, and government contract experience in system and software engineering of intelligence, electronic warfare, and business systems; IT Service Management; Training and Operational support, Mr. Tebo’s expertise and leadership suit him well to provide, develop, and operationalize innovative solutions to Semper Valens' customer challenges and requirements.

Mr. Tebo is a 26 year Army Veteran, who served in a variety of Infantry and Intelligence support and leadership positions, around the globe. He culminated his career, with a final assignment at Fort Huachuca, AZ serving as the senior training developer, representing system and user requirements for critical intelligence system acquisition, fielding, training, accreditation and sustainment.

Following his Army service, Mr. Tebo began his contract leadership career asa Deputy Program Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, and Business Unit senior leader. He has provided solutioning, project start-up, and oversight for large and small DoD and commercial contracts specializing in support to DoD and national security customers.

Mr. Tebo and his wife of 35+ years, Stacy, have seven children and three grandchildren, and live in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

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Jason Stojka

Vice President and Division Manager, Innovative Solutions

Jason Stojka is a Vice President and Division Manager for the Innovative Solutions Division. With more than 25 years of military and government contractor experience primarily in Logistics and Program Management, Jason brings a wealth of experience to include numerous combat tours in Middle East and exercises/operations in Pacific Theater while serving as a career Marine Officer. As a Program Manager, he successfully led the Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) Operations Support Contract for 4 years.
At the age of 18, Jason joined the Marine Reserve’s then attended Officer Candidates’ School during college and accepted a commission upon graduation. His duty assignments include: Marine Air Station Cherry Point NC, Marine Recruiting Station Baltimore, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District Harrisburg PA, Camp Pendelton CA, USS Boxer LHD-4, Marine Logistics Base Albany GA, Baghdad Iraq, Dubai United Arab Emirates, and Pentagon Washington DC. Jason holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from Boston University and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Towson University. He is also a “Distinguished Graduate” from Marine Corps Command and Staff College. His certifications include Green Belt Six Sigma and George Washington University’s Transformative Leadership in Disruptive Times. Jason’s Marine Corps personal awards include Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with one gold star, and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with 4 gold stars. Jason is married to Dr. Serina McEntire and has two teenage daughters. His family enjoys animals as they currently have two Labradors and a rabbit. His personal activities include sightseeing, exercising, and supporting the local community as a member of Mt. Ararat Lodge #44 in Bel Air, MD.

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Rex Pugh

Vice President and Director of Contracts

As a seasoned business professional with over 28 years’ experience, Rex Alexander Pugh has served the past ten years as a Director of Contracts and Procurement for several DoD contractors. In his role, he is responsible for creating and enforcing the policies and procedures between contractors and suppliers for the government defense projects overseen by Semper Valens Solutions.

In pursuit off his education, Mr. Pugh earned a Master’s degree in Business Management with a concentration in Leadership from Marymount University, and holds a Master’s Certificate in Federal Government Contracting from George Washington University. He is also a certified notary in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He additionally is a member of the National Contract Management Association, among his professional affiliations.

Before joining Semper Valens Solutions, Mr. Pugh got his start in the federal government intelligence community before moving to the private sector. He has spent nearly three decades involved in the contracts departments of various government contractors.

Alongside his work with Semper Valens, Mr. Pugh is also involved in purchasing, renovating, and renting residential properties. He currently owns six properties. In his spare time, he enjoys being involved with his church and serving the homeless population in his community.

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Javier Rodriguez

Chief Engineer and Solution Architect

Mr. Rodriguez has 25 years of experience and expertise in developing C5ISR systems across the military branches of the United States. He has supported Aegis, Missile Defense Agency & Ballistic Missile Defense, Army Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) modernization, biometrics systems, NASA Attitude Control System rocket motor designs, technical leadership and oversight of Internal Research and Development activities driving close to $1billion of new work through his career. His background includes supporting large and small companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton and ATK (now NGC), DCI and Semper Valens.

Mr. Rodriguez has been supporting new technology endeavors applicable to JADC2 / Multi-Domain Operations, developing critical infrastructure, software concepts, and development environments integrating cutting and bleeding edge commercial offerings into the DoD space. These include cloud, hybrid cloud and edge solutions able to operate in D-DIL conditions. He has backgrounds with Missile Defense Agency, NASA, Army PEO IEW&S including PM Mission Command, PM IS&A, PM Tactical Radios, NGIC, ISR Aviation, Army Fires, and various DAF entities. His Electrical Engineering background and ability to communicate complex solutions in a consumable way positioned him to become a well versed and known Chief Engineer / Solution Architect in the DoD community. Mr. Rodriguez is well versed in PMBoK and has been a certified EVMS expert while acting in PM roles.

Mr. Rodriguez is recognized as a subject matter expert in the lifecycle of systems development from concept creation through deployment. This reputation has led to various consulting engagements bringing his technical partnerships which include the Intel Corporation, HP, Dell, AWS, and a network of support functions for strategic and tactical captures.

Mr. Rodriguez is located in Southern New Jersey, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, Boston MA. He holds active TS/SCI and NATO clearances.