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Mike Knipper

CEO
Veteran – US Air Force
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Mike Knipper, Ph.D., is the President and co-owner of Monterey.  Mike joined Monterey in 2013 following his retirement from the Air Force after 20 years in the acquisition arena. Mike has significant experience in leading staff and project teams, strategic sourcing, organizational marketing/business development, management policies/procedures, and program management. He is responsible for the hiring, training, quality control, and the day-to-day operations of Monterey. He is a Department of Defense Certified Acquisition Professional, Contracting Level III, and is on the adjunct faculty at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Executive Education. Mike graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of North Texas. Mike loves to talk about sports and makes every effort to play as much golf as he can. Mike and his wife Becky have three boys.

Tom Hoskins

Tom Hoskins

President, Monterey
Veteran – US Air Force
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Tom Hoskins joined Monterey following his 2021 retirement from the Air Force after 26 years. Tom’s experience includes leading large acquisition organizations, strategic sourcing, implementing organizational change, systems acquisition, sustainment acquisition, and program management. He is a Department of Defense Certified Acquisition Professional. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business from Virginia Military Institute as well as a M.S. in Strategic Purchasing from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Tom is an avid sport fan and enjoys playing golf, cooking, surfing, and spending time with the family and friends.

Matt Sinning

President, Monterey Medical
Veteran – US Air Force
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Matt Sinning joined Monterey in 2014 following his retirement from the Air Force after 21 years in Air Force Contracting. He is responsible for client engagements and operations across Monterey’s medical line of business. A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and former Air Force Football player, Matt enjoys spending time with his five children, live sporting events, hiking, golf, and photography

Julie Baird

Julie Baird

Office Manager

Julie joined Monterey in 2013. She is a seasoned Office Manager who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats. She is experienced in handling a wide range of administrative duties and executive support-related tasks. She does enjoy supporting an office of diverse contracts, work, and people. Julie was born and raised in Dayton. She enjoys Ohio State and Cincinnati Bengals football. She is active in charitable events for her community and within her church. She enjoys book-club, swimming, travel, and spending time with family and friends.

Monica Frei

Monica Frei

Director of Marketing & Social Media

Monica joined Monterey in 2022 as a Marketing Specialist. She is responsible for all marketing aspects of the business including managing all social media platforms, developing creative and engaging social media content and campaigns, and website maintenance and design through WordPress. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2017. Monica enjoys reading, long distance running, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and being a dog-mom to her French Bulldog, Hazel. 

Caty Karacia

Caty Karacia

Human Resources Director

Caty joined Monterey in 2024 as the Human Resources Director. She is responsible for all human resources aspects of the business including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and compliance. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati in 2021 (Go Bearcats!). Caty enjoys cooking with friends, country music, fitness classes, trying local coffee shops, and hiking/traveling with her lab/pointer mix, Harlee.

George Koury

George Koury

Business Development Director
Veteran – US Air Force
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George Koury joined Monterey in 2023 as the Director of Business Development. He brings more than 24 years of experience from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he served in a variety of leadership and operational roles. George offers a strong blend of strategic insight and program management expertise, supporting Monterey’s continued growth and mission-driven work.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an MBA from Saint Mary’s University. Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his three children and pursuing his passion for sports, especially golf.

Chris Lewandowski

Chris Lewandowski

IT Manager
Veteran – US Air Force

Chris Lewandowski has over 25 years of IT experience with the DoD, academia, legal, and banking industries. He has held various technical roles involving IT Program/Project Management, Acquisition Strategy and Support, Systems and Server Administration and Development, IT Development, IT Field Support, and IT Management. Chris assists with the formulation of policies, procedures, and strategic planning for Monterey. As an NRA-certified RSO, Chris enjoys spending time on the firing range testing new firearms and assisting fellow recreational shooters. He loves technology and is always playing with new hardware and software. Additionally, Chris loves to cook and spends the summer months outside using one of his several smokers and grills. 

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