Leadership Team for VISTA Technology Services
Rod Buck President & CEO
Rod is VISTA’s President & CEO, and provides vision and leadership for the company, develops corporate strategy, and oversees financial management. Before taking this role in 2013, Rod had served as a Director on VISTA’s Board for 10 years. He has over 30 years of corporate executive experience including 15 in the government contracting industry. He was formerly a Managing Director with The McLean Group, an investment banking firm and President of The Columbia Group, a government contractor. Rod has had unique success with acquisitions, business integrations, divestitures, financings, recapitalizations, joint ventures and new business initiatives. He serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the Acquisition and Business Policy Council of the Professional Services Council. Rod graduated from George Washington University with high distinctions and a degree in accounting.
Hal McDonald Vice President
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 Hawthorne Vice President
Cynthia serves as the VISTA Human Resource Director and Facility Security Officer and focuses on the management of recruiting and staffing, career development and performance, employee orientation and training, policy development and documentation and employee relations for the company. 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 BS in Business, is a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and is a member of the Society for Human Resources (SHRM).
Mary Anne Matsko Vice President
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. This includes not only championing teaming efforts and managing talent, but also leading corporate operations, strategic planning, recruitment, compensation, workforce planning, training and development, and process improvement. Mary Anne has a bachelors degree and 30 years of executive level experience. Mary Anne is an Executive Advisory Council Member for the Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University.
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