Mike Knipper
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, […]
Tom Hoskins
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 […]
Matt Sinning
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 […]
Julie Baird
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 […]
Monica Frei
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 […]
Caty Karacia
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 […]
George Koury
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 […]
Chris Lewandowski
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 […]