Vienna, Va., June 8, 2010 – A-T Solutions Inc., a global industry-leading intelligence and anti- and counterterrorism professional services firm based in the Tysons Corner area of Vienna, Va., has hired Deborah Ricci as chief financial officer and appointed Mike Wise to the new position of executive vice president of mission support solutions.
"As the company continues to grow, we are evolving our leadership team and establishing new areas of focus," said Dennis Kelly, CEO of A-T Solutions. "We are delighted to have Deborah on board. She has a strong background as a senior financial executive supporting both domestic and international operations. Mike is a former Navy supply corps officer with an extensive background and tremendous experience managing mission support programs and facility operations worldwide. Both individuals will play a critical role working closely with our training, global security, technology and intelligence business units."
Ricci has more than 23 years of experience as a proven financial executive in public and nonpublic manufacturing and product development organizations. Most recently, she served as the chief financial officer for The Allied Defense Group Inc. in Vienna, Va. In this role, she was responsible for all financial management, including financing, SEC reporting, long-term business planning, treasury management and internal control monitoring. Ricci also successfully restructured the company's long-term debt, which launched a turnaround of its operations.
"I am very excited to be part of the A-T Solutions team," said Ricci. "The company is founded on thought leadership, innovation and dedication to enhancing the security of our world. I am honored to be part of this team and look forward to supporting its continued growth and success."
Wise joined A-T Solutions as chief financial officer in 2006. Following his naval service and prior to joining the company, he managed a $500 million portfolio of health care contracts for DaVita Inc., headquartered in Denver, Colo. In his new position, Wise will be responsible for the company's global mission support business unit based in Fredericksburg, Va. Mission support activities include design and development of counter-improvised explosive device tools, training devices, and counterterrorism products manufactured and distributed by A-T Solutions.
"We are expanding our product offerings, and the demand for these products continues to grow," said Wise. "The mission support solutions unit will play a key role in meeting demand for this growth through the efficient distribution of mission-critical tools that directly support our warfighters and first responders around the globe. It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead this new unit."
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About A-T Solutions
A-T Solutions Inc. is the industry's leading global intelligence and anti- and counterterrorism services firm. Acquired by CoVant in February 2008, the company provides outstanding support in intelligence, global security, training and technology solutions, as well as in logistics and mission support. Clients include the departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice and State; the intelligence community; and the private sector. A-T Solutions employs approximately 430 professionals and has offices in Fredericksburg, Vienna and Virginia Beach, Va.; San Diego, Calif.; Orlando and Niceville, Fla.; Boise, Idaho; and Anacortes, Wash. A-T Solutions completed the successful acquisitions of both Accelligence LLC and Trancite Logic Systems in 2009. For more information, please visit www.a-tsolutions.com.
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About CoVant
Founded by former executives of Anteon International, CoVant invests in and provides strategic, financial and operational resources to a portfolio of companies specializing in technology solutions that serve the needs of the homeland security, defense and intelligence communities. With an experienced team of business executives and a respected board of former government and military leaders, CoVant delivers a unique and highly strategic approach to maximizing company growth and value. Visit www.covant.com for more information.
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Press Contact Info
Kristina Messner, Focused Image (for A-T Solutions), 703-678-6023, kmessner@focusedimage.com.