Scott S Balmos is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2014 and headquartered just outside of San Antonio, TX. He provides strategic direction and is responsible for managing the varied and complex operations of the company. Mr. Balmos holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Park University, an Associate of Science in Database Management from San Antonio College, and is a certified Program Management Professional (PMP). Mr. Balmos has nearly three decades of technical and managerial experience in the US Department of Defense (DoD) community.

Mr. Balmos has enjoyed a successful career in this market space since 1994 when he began work as US Reconnaissance Marine performing tactical SIGINT collection on two Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployments and as a member of a Special Operations Capable Pacific (SOCPAC) contingency team. In 2000, he worked as a Network Analyst for a Fortune 500 technology company supporting the Tri-Service Infrastructure Management Program Office (TIMPO) before transitioning into software engineering and project leadership supporting the Air Force Cryptologic Group (CPSG) on Lackland AFB, TX. In 2002, Mr. Balmos worked as software engineer with the US Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). He held various technical and managerial roles over the next 10 years to include Software and Systems Engineering Lead; Oracle DBA; System Architect; Regional Manager; Product Manager; Deputy Program Manager; and Program Manager. In 2012, Mr. Balmos was promoted to C4ISR Field Support Program Management Office (PMO) Manager and directed a diverse team of 130+ personnel supporting multiple C4ISR programs and platforms, to include Distributed Common Ground Station – Army (DCGS-A), across 35+ locations worldwide.

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Chris Robinson is an accomplished executive and disabled Army veteran who has been a vital part of Semper Valens Solutions (SVS) since 2014. Having transitioned through roles as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Delivery Officer, he has recently assumed the position of Chief Process and Innovation Officer (CPIO).

As the CPIO at SVS, Mr. Robinson assumes a crucial and transformative role within the organization. He boosts the company's efficiency by systematically evaluating and restructuring business procedures while fostering a culture that fuels creativity and innovation. Through his leadership in adopting cutting-edge technologies, he not only explores new business opportunities but also sets the stage for growth into new markets by identifying potential sectors and building essential strategic partnerships. A defining aspect of his role is his unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, centered on creating concrete value that augments the worth delivered to both our customers and industry partners. His adept leadership in overseeing changes in current processes and introducing new methodologies ensures a seamless transition within organizational structures to steer well-informed decisions. By synchronizing innovation and process enhancements with SVS’ overarching objectives, he fortifies the firm's competitive positioning in the industry.

Mr. Robinson bridges the gap between operations, growth, and industry, driving continuous growth and innovation within the organization. His extensive expertise and leadership continue to be instrumental in the company's ongoing success and growth, reflecting SVS’s importance on agility, efficiency, and innovation.

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Bryan Tebo is a Senior Vice President and Division Manager for the Advanced Missions Division for the company. With nearly 40 years of military, and government contract experience in system and software engineering of intelligence, electronic warfare, and business systems; IT Service Management; Training and Operational support, Mr. Tebo’s expertise and leadership suit him well to provide, develop, and operationalize innovative solutions to Semper Valens' customer challenges and requirements.

Mr. Tebo is a 26 year Army Veteran, who served in a variety of Infantry and Intelligence support and leadership positions, around the globe. He culminated his career, with a final assignment at Fort Huachuca, AZ serving as the senior training developer, representing system and user requirements for critical intelligence system acquisition, fielding, training, accreditation and sustainment.

Following his Army service, Mr. Tebo began his contract leadership career asa Deputy Program Manager, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, and Business Unit senior leader. He has provided solutioning, project start-up, and oversight for large and small DoD and commercial contracts specializing in support to DoD and national security customers.

Mr. Tebo and his wife of 35+ years, Stacy, have seven children and three grandchildren, and live in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

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Susan McCathern is a Vice President and the Director of Security for Semper Valens Solutions Inc. She served 22 years in the United States Army as a Master Logistician before retiring in 1997. She served in Operation Restore Hope (Somalia), performing as the 10th Mountain Division Logistics Sergeant Major (SGM), and supported numerous other real-world operations including those in Iraq, Cuba, and Honduras. In the years following her retirement, Mrs. McCathern worked as an independent contractor forming her company Kress & Associates, and an employed contractor for ManTech and Lockheed Martin. She performed as the Lead for ManTech for the Left Behind Equipment (LBE) Program; supporting CECOM Logistics Support Element (LSE) and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Huachuca, AZ. At Lockheed Martin she performed as the Senior Logistics Lead, Project Manager, Operations Managers and Facility Security Officer (FSO).

In addition to her work a government contractor, Mrs. McCathern has devoted numerous volunteer community service hours. She served on the City of Sierra Vista West End Commission for seven years with six years as the Chair. She established the first ever West End Block Party in 2006 which raised over $30,000 for the construction of brick walls depicting the West End of Sierra Vista. Mrs. McCathern is a life-member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9972 in Sierra Vista, AZ with service as the Club Committee Chair, Public Information Officer, Vice Commander and Senior Commander. She is the present Chair of the Sky Islands NCMS Chapter; NCMS is a professional society of security personnel. Mrs. McCathern has been awarded five Presidential Community Service Awards; three gold awards for over 500 hours, one silver award for over 100 hours and one bronze award for 100 hours. Mrs. McCathern lives in Sierra Vista, AZ with her husband Patrick and has five grandchildren. Her philosophy is Never Forget Where You Came From.

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