Leadership
Meet Our Team
Our management team brings an average of 30+ years of hands-on experience leading projects, bringing innovative ideas, and providing superior service to our clients.
What are you passionate about?
In work and in life, I’m passionate about trust, hard work, and shared purpose. I also love being outside, staying active, playing sports, and working in my vegetable garden. It keeps me grounded, energized, and ready for whatever challenge comes next.
JD Sullivan
Chief Executive Officer, MBA
What are you passionate about?
Realizing the full potential of DIS in serving our clients!
Jeffrey H. Smith
Chief Operating Officer, MBA, PMP
Nicole Carey
Chief Strategy Officer
What are you passionate about?
Helping to bring about real improvements in government. I'm also passionate about continuous learning!
John Condon
Chief Growth Officer, MA
What are you passionate about?
Leveraging technology to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and deliver meaningful impact for both the organization and the people it serves.
David Lieberman
Chief Technology Officer
Kimberly Sullivan
General Counsel
What are you passionate about?
Providing services to those in need, ensuring that every individual receives the care, attention, and respect they deserve. I am also passionate about field hockey, soccer, and cooking.
Ines Donohoe
Director of Finance, MBA-ACC
What are you passionate about?
Bringing together expert teams and streamlined operations at DIS to deliver real solutions that make a difference for our clients, for their programs, and for the missions that matter most.
Melissa Ferguson
Director, MBA, PMP, ProSci
What are you passionate about?
Connection—connecting people, ideas, and most importantly, connecting Veterans and their families with the benefits and support they’ve earned. I believe powerful communication can build trust, drive action, and truly make a difference.
Amy Schossler
Director, MPA, PMP, ProSci
What are you passionate about?
Supporting the development of our design team and creating impactful, accessible, and engaging products for everyone.
Ryan Phillips
Director
What are you passionate about?
Making customers successful, solving real business problems with data analytics, and connecting with nature, family & friends!
Patrick Bolton
Director
What are you passionate about?
Building teams on which people feel seen, heard, and a bit unstoppable.
Kimberly Leone
Director, PMP, ProSci
What are you passionate about?
Making a difference in the lives of others. Working with government agencies has allowed me to support Veterans, at-risk youth, the elderly poor, and more.
Crystal O’Neill
Director, PMP
What are you passionate about?
Creating and contributing to a work culture in which employees can express themselves and produce work that they are truly proud of.
Sarah Prechesky
Senior Human Resources Generalist, MHRLR, SHRM-CP
What are you passionate about?
Talent acquisition because I believe people are the heartbeat of every great company! There's nothing better for me than connecting exceptional talent with opportunities where they can thrive and grow.
Joe Barbera
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
What are you passionate about?
Efficiently helping clients achieve great outcomes, health communications, and exploring the world (especially outside!)
Jenna Lenskold
Senior Manager, PMP
What are you passionate about?
Turning complex information into clear, compelling messages—and bringing those messages to life through outreach that moves people.
Juanita Pettersen
Senior Manager, MS, PMP, APR
What are you passionate about?
Designing visual tools that simplify information and empowering fellow creatives to reach their full potential.
Carly Sitton
Senior Manager, MA
What are you passionate about?
Telling stories through multimedia and design. All communication is storytelling.
Brandon Carr
Senior Manager
What are you passionate about?
Crafting unexpected design solutions, avoiding bad fonts, and being present for my kids.
Julia Sarver
Manager
What are you passionate about?
Using communication to help solve our clients’ problems, and I enjoy language learning in my spare time.
Maria Fabiano
Manager, MPA
What are you passionate about?
Creating usable solutions and experiences from piles of information. I get to learn continuously and expand my knowledge and experiences.
Tim Jeffreys
Manager, DHS Trusted Tester
What are you passionate about?
Helping government provide clear, informed access to care for America's Veterans.
Kelly O’Donnell
Manager, MPS
What are you passionate about?
Leading projects that support the military and Veteran community, and enjoying the little things in my time off, like coffee and traveling.
Julie Miller
Manager
What are you passionate about?
Helping teams deliver accurate, compliant, and innovative solutions to complex challenges—and fostering cultures that prioritize well-being and resilience.
Ann Burkhardt
Senior Associate
What are you passionate about?
Public health, writing, my family and enjoying the outdoors.
Gina Pattison
Senior Associate, MA
What are you passionate about?
Project management because it allows me to bring structure to complexity, which puts my mind at ease. Once there is order, a baseline and set procedures, I find that there is space for creativity and problem solving.
Katie Carr
Senior Associate, PMP
What are you passionate about?
Fostering community for military families during deployments, and believe there is nothing more special than having—and being—a good friend. In my personal life, I find joy in ballet, creative writing, and reading with my daughter.
Annika Brogan
Senior Associate, MHA, PMP
What are you passionate about?
Designing and implementing strategic communications and brand campaigns that deliver measurable results and lasting impact.
Darryl Seibel
Senior Associate
What are you passionate about?
Learning, whether through people, ideas, or new challenges, and using that knowledge to make a meaningful impact for people and outcomes. I also find real purpose in building community, fostering collaboration, and helping others grow into the best version of themselves.
Rocky Burns
Senior Associate, MS