Meet Our Leadership

UNCOMN prides itself on not only award-winning tech, but also encapsulating its Guiding Principles of Leadership.

Jason Carter Headshot

During his 20-year Navy career, he earned two Master’s degrees in Military Operational Art and Science and Information Technology Management, and sailed on five deployments. He is an active member in his community and promoter and supporter of local industry. A husband of one and father of five, Jason enjoys hunting, reading, and a good scotch or bourbon. He is competent at pool and bad at golf, though he aspires to greatness in each.

Jason Carter

Founder / CEO

During his 20-year Navy career, he earned two Master’s degrees in Military Operational Art and Science and Information Technology Management, and sailed on five deployments. He is an active member in his community and promoter and supporter of local industry. A husband of one and father of five, Jason enjoys hunting, reading, and a good scotch or bourbon. He is competent at pool and bad at golf, though he aspires to greatness in each.

nick powers

A Certified ScrumMaster and PMP, he holds Bachelor’s degrees in Management Information Systems and Business Administration. Nick currently leads the Sales and Operations of UNCOMN. This includes all Government and Commercial Sales generation along with all Government and Commercial contract execution. Known for his software development agility, honesty and relationship building, he keeps open lines of communication with customers to ensure their expectations are met. Nick started SAFB IT Professionals group on LinkedIn, bringing together technology professionals at Scott Air Force Base.

nick powers

chief growth officer

A Certified ScrumMaster and PMP, he holds Bachelor’s degrees in Management Information Systems and Business Administration. Nick currently leads the Sales and Operations of UNCOMN. This includes all Government and Commercial Sales generation along with all Government and Commercial contract execution. Known for his software development agility, honesty and relationship building, he keeps open lines of communication with customers to ensure their expectations are met. Nick started SAFB IT Professionals group on LinkedIn, bringing together technology professionals at Scott Air Force Base.

bill howard

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended Xavier University with a Bachelors Degree in BA. After graduation, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel at Scott AFB in 2004. He graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology with a Master's Degree in Logistics Management and has two other Masters in Military Op Art from the Air Command and Staff College and Human Resources from Webster University. Bill has certifications in Supply Chain Management, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Change Management. Bill has been with UNCOMN since 2014 supporting Government clients across USTRANSCOM.

bill howard

chief experience officer

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended Xavier University with a Bachelors Degree in BA. After graduation, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army Transportation Corps retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel at Scott AFB in 2004. He graduated from the Air Force Institute of Technology with a Master's Degree in Logistics Management and has two other Masters in Military Op Art from the Air Command and Staff College and Human Resources from Webster University. Bill has certifications in Supply Chain Management, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Change Management. Bill has been with UNCOMN since 2014 supporting Government clients across USTRANSCOM.

jimmy cruse

Jimmy is responsible for Corporate Development, Strategic Execution, and Enterprise Risk Management. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Missouri-Columbia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University, and Bachelor of Business Administration from Truman State University. He is a Member of the Missouri Bar and has a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Jimmy has a wife, one kiddo, and enjoys playing hockey when he can.

jimmy cruse

chief strategy officer

Jimmy is responsible for Corporate Development, Strategic Execution, and Enterprise Risk Management. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Missouri-Columbia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Purdue University, and Bachelor of Business Administration from Truman State University. He is a Member of the Missouri Bar and has a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Jimmy has a wife, one kiddo, and enjoys playing hockey when he can.

Ron Kratzke

Ron Kratzke

chief systems engineer

randy burch

Randy was a commissioned officer in the US Navy, with multiple tours in Surface Warfare and Naval Intelligence. He earned a Master of Information Managment from Washington University St. Louis, and is highly experienced in IT Policy, Strategy and Forecasting. Our Director of Cloud Services, Randy is certified across all major Cloud Service Providers as well as a Certified Enterprise Architect from Carnegie Mellon, Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Enterprise Design Thinking.

randy burch

Chief Cloud Officer

Randy was a commissioned officer in the US Navy, with multiple tours in Surface Warfare and Naval Intelligence. He earned a Master of Information Managment from Washington University St. Louis, and is highly experienced in IT Policy, Strategy and Forecasting. Our Director of Cloud Services, Randy is certified across all major Cloud Service Providers as well as a Certified Enterprise Architect from Carnegie Mellon, Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Enterprise Design Thinking.

Scott Rappold

With over two decades of IT expertise, Scott has a proven track record of success, from optimizing supply chain operations to streamlining financial processes. Scott's unique capabilities extend far beyond his technical prowess. As the founder of UNCOMN's thriving Data Solutions Practice, he has consistently doubled the team's size every year in the first 5 years, showcasing his exceptional talent for building high-performing, innovative groups while creating a thriving group of data experts unmatched in the industry. But Scott's skills don't stop there - he has the remarkable ability to play any instrument (except brass), bringing a personal touch and creative flair to every challenge he tackles.

SCOTT RAPPOLD

Chief data Officer

With over two decades of IT expertise, Scott has a proven track record of success, from optimizing supply chain operations to streamlining financial processes. Scott's unique capabilities extend far beyond his technical prowess. As the founder of UNCOMN's thriving Data Solutions Practice, he has consistently doubled the team's size every year in the first 5 years, showcasing his exceptional talent for building high-performing, innovative groups while creating a thriving group of data experts unmatched in the industry. But Scott's skills don't stop there - he has the remarkable ability to play any instrument (except brass), bringing a personal touch and creative flair to every challenge he tackles.

cory phipps

cory phipps

chief information security officer

bill hibner

bill hibner

vp of corporate operations

troy templeman

Born and raised in Iowa, Troy joined the Air Force at 17. After an illustrious 23-year career focused on aircraft maintenance and command and control, he retired to start his civilian career in the St. Louis area. Troy began with the company in August 2015 as a functional consultant and has since held several roles including Community Practice Lead, Project Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Director of People Ops, and currently serves as Vice President of Team Member Services. In his current role, Troy oversees Internal IT, Facility Security, Facility Ops, and Team Member Services (HR).

troy templeman

VP of government operations

Born and raised in Iowa, Troy joined the Air Force at 17. After an illustrious 23-year career focused on aircraft maintenance and command and control, he retired to start his civilian career in the St. Louis area. Troy began with the company in August 2015 as a functional consultant and has since held several roles including Community Practice Lead, Project Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Director of People Ops, and currently serves as Vice President of Team Member Services. In his current role, Troy oversees Internal IT, Facility Security, Facility Ops, and Team Member Services (HR).

katie hoormann

Katie has spent 20 years in finance and accounting, holding various roles.  She has been with UNCOMN since 2020, prior to that she spent her career in the manufacturing space.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri St. Louis and an MBA from Maryville University.  Katie currently leads the Finance and Accounting team at UNCOMN.  This team handles financial reporting, forecasting, project control, compliance and financial audits, payroll, and tax review.  Katie is a wife and mom to two adding hockey and gymnastic mom to her resume.  She enjoys lake life, camping, playing cards, spending time with friends and pop culture podcasts.

katie hoormann

vp of finance & accounting

Katie has spent 20 years in finance and accounting, holding various roles.  She has been with UNCOMN since 2020, prior to that she spent her career in the manufacturing space.  She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Missouri St. Louis and an MBA from Maryville University.  Katie currently leads the Finance and Accounting team at UNCOMN.  This team handles financial reporting, forecasting, project control, compliance and financial audits, payroll, and tax review.  Katie is a wife and mom to two adding hockey and gymnastic mom to her resume.  She enjoys lake life, camping, playing cards, spending time with friends and pop culture podcasts.

chris deweese

chris deweese

Sr. Director, Ports

janice schmitt

Prior to starting at UNCOMN, Janice enjoyed a 20+ year career in the private sector serving clients by implementing ERP solutions, developing software solutions, managing large sets of data, and training/managing team members.  In the last 8 years, she has helped the public sector in IT-solutioning with a balance of architecture, engineering, and data.  She possesses a Master of Science in IT Management, PMP, ITIL v4, and Sec+ certifications all of which she uses today to help guide programs for the client.  In addition to her professional career, Janice spends time helping the community by participating in local events with the VFW Local Post #804, Children’s Dyslexia Center, St. Louis, UNCOMN’s Spirit of Christmas and Adopt-a-Highway.  You will also see Janice attending sporting events especially baseball games.

janice schmitt

sr. director, federal programs

Prior to starting at UNCOMN, Janice enjoyed a 20+ year career in the private sector serving clients by implementing ERP solutions, developing software solutions, managing large sets of data, and training/managing team members.  In the last 8 years, she has helped the public sector in IT-solutioning with a balance of architecture, engineering, and data.  She possesses a Master of Science in IT Management, PMP, ITIL v4, and Sec+ certifications all of which she uses today to help guide programs for the client.  In addition to her professional career, Janice spends time helping the community by participating in local events with the VFW Local Post #804, Children’s Dyslexia Center, St. Louis, UNCOMN’s Spirit of Christmas and Adopt-a-Highway.  You will also see Janice attending sporting events especially baseball games.

bob brandon

Bob has 20+ years of diverse technical experience in software engineering, data engineering, and software quality assurance. His professional journey has traversed various sectors, such as DoD, Telecommunications, Healthcare, HR Solutions, Technology, and Insurance. Additionally, Bob’s service in the Army Reserves, specifically in the Signal Corps, adds depth to his skill set. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois. Aligned with the core values of UNCOMN, Bob remains dedicated to upholding them in his work endeavors. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, unplugging from technology, being outdoors, and just enjoying life.

bob brandon

sr. director, federal programs

Bob has 20+ years of diverse technical experience in software engineering, data engineering, and software quality assurance. His professional journey has traversed various sectors, such as DoD, Telecommunications, Healthcare, HR Solutions, Technology, and Insurance. Additionally, Bob’s service in the Army Reserves, specifically in the Signal Corps, adds depth to his skill set. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois. Aligned with the core values of UNCOMN, Bob remains dedicated to upholding them in his work endeavors. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, unplugging from technology, being outdoors, and just enjoying life.

thomas rhoden

A Texan native, Dr Thomas Rhoden began his foray into writing to and managing Bid & Proposals for the Federal Government nearly twenty years ago as a Peace Corps Volunteer along the border of Thailand and Laos. As UNCOMN’s Director of Federal Proposals, Dr Rhoden continues to support, lead, and win with fantastic teams to this day. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BA in Management from Webster University Thailand. Dr Rhoden is certified in PMP, CSM, ITIL, and APMP, speaks four languages, and has published twenty-plus academic journal articles, standalone books, and short stories. He currently lives in Chiang Mai with his wife, two children, and motorcycle.

thomas rhoden

sr. director, federal proposals

A Texan native, Dr Thomas Rhoden began his foray into writing to and managing Bid & Proposals for the Federal Government nearly twenty years ago as a Peace Corps Volunteer along the border of Thailand and Laos. As UNCOMN’s Director of Federal Proposals, Dr Rhoden continues to support, lead, and win with fantastic teams to this day. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Northern Illinois University, an MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BA in Management from Webster University Thailand. Dr Rhoden is certified in PMP, CSM, ITIL, and APMP, speaks four languages, and has published twenty-plus academic journal articles, standalone books, and short stories. He currently lives in Chiang Mai with his wife, two children, and motorcycle.

Brad Bowlin Headshot

Brad leads a team of UNCOMN professionals supporting media, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, resource planning, and professional development. His career transitioned to the civilian sector in 2015, following a distinguished 30-year tenure with the US Air Force, where he specialized in aircraft maintenance and weapon system management. Prior to joining UNCOMN, Brad served as a Plant Manager at a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company. His expertise extends to providing management and consulting services for the US Transportation Command and the US Marine Corps. His academic qualifications include a master’s degree in economics, and he holds certifications in Program Management (PMP) and Logistics and Transportation

Brad Bowlin

Director, Talent Solutions

Brad leads a team of UNCOMN professionals supporting media, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, resource planning, and professional development. His career transitioned to the civilian sector in 2015, following a distinguished 30-year tenure with the US Air Force, where he specialized in aircraft maintenance and weapon system management. Prior to joining UNCOMN, Brad served as a Plant Manager at a pharmaceutical contract manufacturing company. His expertise extends to providing management and consulting services for the US Transportation Command and the US Marine Corps. His academic qualifications include a master’s degree in economics, and he holds certifications in Program Management (PMP) and Logistics and Transportation

Our Guiding Principles of Leadership

We are satisfied only with being the best, forge for a better future, thrive on client success, build trusted business relationships, communicate effectively, never identify problems without offering solutions, and ALWAYS play the long game.

UNCOMN's Guiding Principles of Leadership

What Our Leaders Say

"Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others."
Bill Howard / VP of Talent
Bill Howard
Vice President of Talent
"We built our reputation by delivering surplus value in every relationship. We expect all leaders in the firm to ensure that excellence is the standard at UNCOMN."
Jason Carter Headshot
Jason Carter
Founder/CEO

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