Mike Gercken
President
B.S. Computer Science (Virginia Tech); M.S. Computer Science (George Mason University)
Mike Gercken serves as President of Altron, providing strategic and operational oversight across all business areas. He previously served as Vice President before becoming President when Altron merged with Provident Analysis Corporation (PAC) in 2009, an IT solutions and services business he co-founded. He brings over 35 years of experience in engineering and technology solutions for government and commercial clients, spanning software and systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and research and development. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, an M.S. in Computer Science from George Mason University, and a Certificate in Software Systems Engineering from George Mason University.
Mike Zaramba
Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer
B.S. Management/Industrial Engineering (WPI); MBA Finance (University of Maryland Smith School)
Mike Zaramba serves as Chairman of the Board and CFO, overseeing strategic planning and all corporate support functions including accounting, finance, budgeting, human resources, risk management, contracts, and compliance. He brings over 30 years of senior executive experience in fast-growing service environments. He is founder of Halyard Associates and previously served as CFO for Pragmatics, Inc. and as CFO and CSO at Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), helping grow that business from $10M to $400M. He holds a B.S. in Management/Industrial Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland Smith School.
Brad Brisson
Vice President of Finance and Professional Services
B.A. Political Science (The Citadel); PMP
Brad Brisson joined Altron in 2005 as a Processing Manager at the Charleston Passport Center and was promoted to the corporate office in 2007 as Operations Manager. He serves as Altron's Facility Security Officer and performs program management duties for several contracts. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from The Citadel and obtained a certification as a Project Management Professional in 2009.
Carter Bradshaw
Vice President of Engineering and Technology Solutions
B.S. Computer Engineering (Virginia Tech); M.S. Computer Science (George Mason University)
Carter Bradshaw oversees Altron's engineering operations and aligns engineering efforts with strategic goals. He brings over 30 years of experience in systems and software engineering, architecture, and solution delivery. Prior to his VP role, he led Altron's Technology Solutions business unit. Before joining Altron in 2009, he was a senior software engineer at Provident Analysis Corporation (PAC), where he served as lead developer and interfaced with government entities on mission requirements. He holds an M.S. in Computer Science from George Mason University and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Mary Catherine McAllister
Director of Human Resources
SHRM-CP
Mary Catherine McAllister leads Altron's human resources department, overseeing talent acquisition, compensation, employee relations, compliance, and performance management. She brings over a decade of expertise in HR operations and talent management. She previously served as Senior HR Consultant at Strategic Results Consulting, HR Manager at pureIntegration, and HR Generalist at Octo. She holds a bachelor's degree from Christopher Newport University and is SHRM certified.