Leadership

Mr. James Miner serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VetsEZ. In this role, he is responsible for defining long and short-term strategies and setting goals for VetsEZ. Mr. Miner oversees all aspects of VetsEZ’s growth, maturity and operations while ensuring that the company continues to be recognized as a worldwide leader of health information technology services. Before VetsEZ, Mr. Miner worked as a principal contract specialist for US Army Corps of Engineers where he was responsible for pre-award and post-award functions. Mr. Miner is a proud Veteran who has served in US Navy for 24 years in various roles supporting forward deployed combat operations.

Mr. Sanjay Dhar serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Executive Vice President (EVP) for VetsEZ. In this role, Mr. Dhar is responsible for delivering innovative business and technology strategies that drive top line growth, customer value and lower costs for clients. Mr. Dhar brings over 20 years of experience in leading large-scale efforts for agile digital transformations, applications design, enterprise and cloud-based architecture, and business continuity in Federal Government agencies. Mr. Dhar holds a MS Degree in Information Systems from the Utah State University.

Mr. Pope serves as the Senior Vice President of Growth for VetsEZ.  In this role, he is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the company’s pursuits of new business, covering all components of the sales life cycle.  Mr. Pope brings over 18 years of federal contracting experience supporting VA, DHS, DoD, DOJ, USDA, DOL, among others.  Previously to Mr. Pope current role, he was the Director and then the VP of VetsEZ’s Service Delivery department focused on the Department of Veteran Affairs. Mr. Pope is PMP certified, a SAFe Agilist (SA), and holds a BA in Management.

Mr. William Turner serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Digital Services for HDM. He brings 30 years of hands-on experience working in large global corporations, mid-size companies and small businesses. Mr. Turner’s expertise offers key insights to executives in managing acquisitions, divestments, and enhancing business performance. He excels in aligning EBIT/EBITDA projections with real outcomes, providing direct leadership in sales and marketing, and enhancing operational processes. His focus also includes improving staff morale and retention, and establishing benchmarks for customer satisfaction.

Mr. Raj Nachiappan serves as the Director of Solution Architecture for VetsEZ. In this capacity, Mr. Nachiappan is responsible for delivering innovative technical designs and practical solutions to address business challenges and solve complex problems. Mr. Nachiappan brings over 17 years of experience in leading the strategy, planning, architecture, and delivery of complex Financial and Health IT programs in large federal agencies, using cloud platforms and emerging technologies. Mr. Nachiappan is a SAFe Process Consultant and holds a Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology.

Mr. Costenbader leads the capture of new business in Federal Government IT Services. In Mr. Costenbader’s 38 years in IT services, he has led corporate business development and marketing, and has also had profit-and-loss responsibilities and oversight of IT service delivery. He has successfully captured IDIQ contract vehicles such as VA’s T4 and VECTOR, and CIO-SP3, among others.  Mr. Costenbader is a PMP certified professional and certified SAFe Specialist. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Computer Science from LaSalle University and George Washington University, respectively.

Mr. Ferony serves as Director of Digital Services. Mr. Ferony has 30 years’ experience in DoD, private industry, as well as state and federal government consulting. After receiving his Bacholor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Ferony began his career as a US Naval Reactor Plant, Propulsion Plant, and Electric Plant test supervisor for a nuclear submarine shipbuilder. Since then, and before joining VetsEZ, Mr. Ferony served as Engineering Manager, DevSecOps Project Manager, Consulting Services Program Director, and then an additional 13 years supporting the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in various consulting capacities, including data center management, cybersecurity, and as IT Deputy Technical Director. Mr. Ferony also holds a Master of Business Administration.

Mr. Johannesen serves as the Director of Digital Services. He is responsible for providing leadership on development, integration and support initiatives across the portfolio. He has over 30 years of IT Professional Services experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Energy, and commercial financial industry. Mr. Johannesen holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science from Kutztown University.

Mr. Haque serves as the Director of Digital Services. He is responsible for coordinating with clients and stakeholders, mentoring and developing resources, and leading service delivery across his portfolio. His expertise includes Cyber Security, Identity, Credentials, and Access Management (ICAM), Government and Public Services consulting, and various phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Mr. Haque brings 15+ years of experience serving multiple projects in the federal government through Deloitte Consulting and VetsEZ, including Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, and the National Science Foundation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Maryland GC. He has a strong passion for serving our Veterans.

Mr. Ganju serves as the Director of Digital Services, bringing over 20 years of diverse experience spanning IT consulting, Mobile Financial Services, Telecommunications, Healthcare, and Federal Government sectors, including the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Ganju’s expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of disciplines, including Portfolio Management, Product Management, Program Management, Consulting, Project Implementation, Business Analysis, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Development, Account Management, and Client Servicing. He is adept at driving strategic initiatives and aligning technology solutions with business objectives to deliver measurable outcomes. Mr. Ganju is a SAFe® Practice Consultant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.

Mr. Deveau serves as the Director of Pricing.  His is responsible for leading the pricing process for VetsEZ through the full business development lifecycle to include leading and directing price strategy, competitive analysis, price to win analysis, and ensuring the compliance and accuracy of every bid for VetsEZ.  Mr. Deveau has 20 years of experience in Federal contracting which includes operations, business development and 13 years of Federal pricing experience.  Mr. Deveau holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research from the United States Coast Guard Academy.

Ms. Smith serves as the Director of Contracts & Regulatory Affairs.  Ms. Smith is an experienced Contracts and Procurement Professional with over 30 years of experience in Government Contracting.  Her responsibilities include cradle to grave contract and subcontract management for all contracts awarded to VetsEZ as well as providing contractual support to proposal development.  Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Shepherd University as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hood College. She is also a member of the National Contract Management Association.

Ms. Samuel serves as the Director of Recruiting. She leads the VetsEZ recruitment team, defining the opportunities, focusing on creating talent strategies, and offering solutions to our customers’ business goals and strategic objectives. Ms. Samuel has worked as a recruiter in Tokyo, Stockholm, and Washington, D.C., ranging from start-ups, Fortune 500s, and governments, bringing a unique first-hand global talent acquisition experience and perspective. Ms. Samuel is SHRM-CP certified and holds an MBA in Human Resources.