ABOUT STI-TEC
WHO WE ARE
Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) has been appraised at CMMI for Services Level 3 and maintains a certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). STI-TEC provides expertise across our key practice areas: 1) Engineering & Logistics, 2) Intelligence, 3) Training & Education, 4) IT & Cybersecurity, and 5) Professional Services. We proudly support customers and programs across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Justice (DOJ) offering tailored solutions to meet each client’s requirements and overall mission.
STI-TEC’s portfolio of customer-focused, scalable solutions provides a vast pool of experience and subject matter expertise across our key practice areas. We function as a collaborative partner, leveraging our knowledge assets, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and emerging technologies to deliver innovative solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ specific requirements.
STI-TEC’s Environmental Policy
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Quality Policy
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification
ISO 14001:2015 EMS Certification
Leadership Team
Dr. Hall possesses a strong background in program management and community development with an extensive background in marketing, labor relations, organization development, process management, and facilities management. He has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity. Prior to founding STI-TEC, Dr. Hall has worked as Executive Director for EG&G Inc. in Washington D.C., as well as Mound Applied Technologies, and Monsanto Research Corporation in Ohio.
Dr. Hall holds a Doctorate in Management from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University, a Master of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Wright State University. He also holds Certifications in Managerial Analytics and Process Quality Management.
Dr. Hall has been a speaker for American Society of Quality Control (ASQC), American Business Women’s Association, and Nuclear Weapons Quality Managers Association and many other organizations. He has lectured at Central Michigan University, Sinclair Community College, and Wheeling Jesuit University and served as the commencement speaker at the Ohio Southern College and Wheeling Jesuit University. Dr. Hall was a contributing author to the OQPF Deming Users Group’s “Analysis of Deming’s Points Two and Four” and authored “Challenges We Face in the 1990’s”, “Assessing TQM Practices at EG&G Mound”, and “Business Communications and Listening”. His doctoral applied research project (ARP) is titled “The Social Construction of Interactive Practices Within the Context of Contradictory Notions of Respect and Discounting, An Exploratory Ethnography of Multicultural Professional Relationships”.
Dr. Hall has received honorable recognition from Sinclair Community College, the U.S. Presidential Accommodation for Community Service, Boss of the Year – American Business Women’s Association, and Citizen Trailblazer.
Dr. Hall’s Professional and Civic Affiliations include Leadership Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Wheeling Jesuit University Board of Directors, Washington Round Table Business Association Treasurer, St. Joseph Residential Treatment Center Board of Directors, Victoria Theatre Association Board of Directors, Encouragement for Youth Education (EYE) Board of Directors, Ohio Education Business Advisory Committee, National Association for Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Neighbor to Neighbor Business Advisory Committee, Progress Place Business Advisory Committee, League of Women Voters Business Advisory Board Committee, and Urban League Business Advisory Committee.
Mr. Colon has been with Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (now STI-TEC) since its inception in the year 2000. Initially, Mr. Colon was the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and was recently promoted to his current role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for implementing the strategic vision and direction of the company. He has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Science and Technology from Colorado State University (formally University of Southern Colorado).
In addition to his day-to-day duties as the CEO, Mr. Colon is establishing a Research and Development Division within the company with a focus on matching new ideas and innovative solutions with emergent customer needs to help them meet their strategic operational goals. He enjoys collaborating with a vast pool of diverse resources (companies and individuals) to create synergy that drives innovative solutions for existing customers while mentoring and motivating start-up companies.
Mr. Colon is also dedicated to supporting the communities in areas where STI-TEC does business. He is an advocate for the Special Olympics, Boys Clubs, and a variety of youth sports teams.
Ms. Williams joined STI-TEC in August 2003 as the Director of Operations. In this position, she was responsible for improving the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of STI-TEC’s organizational mission; as well as supporting better management reporting, information flow and management, business processes, and organizational planning. Ms. Williams was also responsible for managing and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of STI-TEC’s support services (HR, IT, Finance, etc.). This was instrumental in implementing improvements to each function as well as the coordination and communication between support and business functions. Overseeing overall financial management, planning, systems, and controls, Ms. Williams managed the company budget in coordination with the Executive Vice President/COO.
Ms. Williams was promoted to Vice President Corporate Operations in November 2016 — a natural progression with her background knowledge and experience working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Ms. Williams has extensive contract administration experience ranging from scoping the requirements from a Request for Information, to preparing a technical proposal response that includes a cost proposal, as well as managing a contract award from inception through final closeout. She is an articulate communicator, capable of building lasting relationships with organizational senior management, as well as senior management of clients, partners, and vendors. With her depth of operational knowledge and demonstrated management competencies, Ms. Williams was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in April 2019.
Prior to joining STI-TEC, Mr. Givens served as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of InfoSciTex (IST), a DCS Corp company. He joined IST in 2007 and increased contract backlog by 160%, sales by 68%, and net income by 104%. Prior to IST, he was employed by General Dynamics (formerly Veridian Engineering) as a Lead Engineer and then a Program Manager. He also spent three years as a Civil Servant and six years with Systran Corporation. Mr. Givens has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Computer Engineering from Wright State University and obtained his Project Management Professional certification in 2003. Mr. Givens has over 35 years of experience in software engineering for aeronautical weapon systems. He is known as a Servant-leader, Entrepreneur, Lifelong Learner, Change Agent, and Family Man.
Mr. Givens was born and raised by his retired AF Civil Servant parents in Dayton, OH. Bret and Kim, his wife of 33 years, enjoy traveling with their parents, their two children’s families and spoiling their granddaughters. He enjoys serving the AFRL mission by applying his skills to strategic Air Force problems using Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis.
Prior to accepting the role of VP of Project Operations with STI-TEC in July 2015, Ms. Huot provided support to a variety of companies—Program Management, Proposal Management, Contracts Management, and Pricing. Her in-depth and varied contracting experience positions her well within our company to preserve STI-TEC’s culture, values, and business reputation while ensuring the quality of program objectives and the people who execute them.
Ms. Huot grew up in Columbus, GA and earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mercer University in Macon, GA. She is one of the founding members of the Georgia Chapter of Women in Defense (WID) and is a board member of the Georgia Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA).
When Ms. Huot is not focused on improving her team, she can typically be found on the golf course with her family, chasing another hole-in-one.
Prior to joining STI-TEC, Mr. Kooser spent 16 years as a Defense contractor supporting various DoD weapon systems, IT Systems, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and sales departments. He has worked in various roles from Program Manager to VP of Business Development at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and the North Island Naval Air Station in California. While serving as the Vice President of Business Development at RG he led the proposal and capture efforts earning the “President’s Excellence Sales Club Award” for closing over $7 million in new business in just over two years.
During his career, Mr. Kooser was honored to earn the distinction of Program Management Professional (PMP – 1996) from the Program Management Institute and was recognized by the Dayton Business Journal as a 2005 40 under 40 award winner.
Mr. Kooser grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and enjoys supporting various charities including the Special Olympics, hiking, biking, and coaching wrestling. Mr. Kooser has a Bachelor of Science in Business Operations from DeVry University, 1990.
Our Locations
STI-TEC provides service across the nation – currently spanning 28 states and the District of Columbia.
