J. Kelly Brown
Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Brown is the Chairman and CEO of two employee-owned companies, EMSolutions and Template Software. EMSolutions is an engineering firm that provides systems, network, and software engineering to U.S. Government clients. Template Software is a provider of advanced software products, custom solutions, and professional services with a focus on collaborative, data-driven decision support applications. Mr. Brown has more than twenty-six years experience in advanced technology development including enterprise software solutions, large-scale systems integration, information technology consulting, and weapon systems development. Prior to founding EMSolutions and Template, Mr. Brown spent eleven years managing the Government Operations Division of an advanced software product company. His work included the development and customization of enterprise integration, workflow, and business process software technology. Mr. Brown was selected as AFEI Chairman in September 2006 and is also an NDIA Board Member. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Capitol College and is co-chair of the Innovation and Leadership Institute. Mr. Brown was recognized for his superior management of acquisition and logistics programs when he received the 1997 Secretary of Defense Superior Management Award. He holds a MS degree in Technology Management from American University and a BS degree in Electronic Engineering from Capitol College.

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Robert L. Brown
President

Mr. Brown has more than twenty years of management experience in enterprise security and administration. During the past nine years, Mr. Brown directed security and administrations for Template Software's Government Operations Division, later TSGS, Inc., a subsidiary of Level8 Systems. He has experience with classified facility administration, security education, foreign compliance issues, contract administration, and security planning in both government and commercial environments. Previously, Mr. Brown held security and administrative positions with Riverside Research Institute, Arete Associates, and Quest Research Corporation. He served in the U.S. Army. He holds a BA in Government and Politics from George Mason University.

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Richard P. Munro
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Munro has more than thirty-five years of leadership experience in military and corporate environments. Since 1998, Mr. Munro served as Program Manager for a large contract for Template Software Government Operations Division and as Director of the Government Services Sector. Prior to his contributions to Template, Mr. Munro spent his final two years in the U.S. Navy as Chief Financial Officer of Naval Aviation Programs. He also held major ashore and squadron commands. He holds a BS in Industrial Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a MBA in Financial Management from the University of Santa Clara, and is a Distinguished Graduate of the Naval War College.

John M. Tromba
Chief Operations Officer

John M. Tromba was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in November 2002. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Director of Business and Financial Operations since joining the company in August 2000. Mr. Tromba has over thirty years of programmatic and financial experience both in Industry and Government. While in the Government Mr. Tromba was a designated Acquisition Professional who achieved the highest rating in Program Management; Business, Cost Estimating, and Financial Management; and Test and Evaluation Engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the United States Naval Academy, a Master of Science Degree from the University of Southern California and a Master of Arts Degree from the United States Naval War College.

Douglas L. Walls
Chief Information Officer

Mr. Walls has more than twenty years experience in managing information systems, computer networks and business development. Mr. Walls currently manages multiple, mixed platform classified and unclassified networks across the nation. He provides network design and implementation, resource and lifecycle management, disaster recovery, computer security and full end-to-end support. In addition, Mr. Walls directs Web and database development activities. Previously, he held information management and business development positions at Axiom Corporation, Lindquist Services, Inc., and several other companies. He holds a BS in Business Management and Computer Science from Asbury College and an MBA in Information Systems from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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