Meet the Experts Behind Our Success

Kevin is VISTA’s Chief Operating Officer. He has over 30 years of acquisition and engineering project management experience leading teams in high profile national defense programs, specifically Navy shipbuilding, repair and operations contracts in support of NAVSEA. He is a highly focused, flexible, and inclusive leader with a proven ability to lead large organizations and integrate activities and processes across a variety of functional areas. With this experience, Kevin brings to VISTA an expansive array of trusted industry relationships and a keen sense of connecting highly capable, talented employees and corporate resources with customers and industry partners. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from Marymount University and is a certified Program Management Professional.

Hal began his career at VISTA in 2008 as Program Director and was promoted to Vice President in 2012. In his current role, Hal ensures that VISTA delivers on its commitments to our clients and partners as well as growing revenue and profitability by developing strategic growth opportunities across new geographies, customer bases and market segments. Prior to VISTA, Hal worked at EDS and Unisys. He also had a successful 20-year career with the U.S. Army performing analysis, personnel management and development, and full life-cycle management for information systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Norwich University.

Cynthia serves as the Vice President of Human Resources for VISTA. In this capacity, she provides the strategic direction for all human capital management initiatives within the organization, to include talent acquisition, career development and performance as well as policy development. Prior to VISTA, Cynthia worked at NSM and CenterScope Technologies, Inc. Cynthia has over 26 years of experience in the human resources field and has been a Facility Security Officer (FSO) for 23 years. Cynthia possesses a bachelor’s degree in Business, is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and is a member of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM).

Mary Anne is the Vice President of Navy Programs. She leads a team of dedicated professionals focused on providing outstanding customer service, employee satisfaction, and financial performance. Mary Anne has specialized in federal government program support, corporate development, talent acquisition, and human capital management strategies, all supporting the Department of Defense. Mary Anne has a bachelor’s degree and 30 years of executive level experience. Mary Anne is an Executive Advisory Council Member for the Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University.

Shawn is a Vice President overseeing VISTA’s international programs and DISA contracts. He directs nation-building, expeditionary support, logistics, and other capacity building initiatives. Shawn also drives high performance teams that provide comprehensive portfolio, contract and acquisition, financial, asset and enterprise service management. Shawn had a successful 25-year career with the US Navy and Department of Energy as a supply chain manager and logistics director. He is a retired US Navy Captain (06) and held a civilian GS-15 position prior to his position at VISTA. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master of science in operations research and is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III Contracting.