•BS, UT Chattanooga (Distinguished Military Graduate)
•MBA, Lipscomb University (Alpha Chi & Delta Mu Delta)
Mr. Slemp leads our team in pursuit of our corporate vision to "Preserve and Protect American Security". His leadership experience includes over 25 years as a U.S. Army Officer with various command and staff assignments at the tactical through the strategic levels. Since 2007, Mr. Slemp has served as the USGI CEO, successfully building the company into a premiere provider of professional support services to our US Government and private sector clients.
Alida Osterlin brings to USGI a diverse and accomplished academic and professional background which includes language studies, extensive program and project management experience, and serving as a contributor to highly regarded published works.
Alida enjoys cycling through middle Tennessee and keeping her violin skills sharp!
•BBA, University of Memphis
•MBA, Rockhurst University
Vance Gardner brings a deep amount of experience in managing internal and external financial operations. Strong comprehensive background in support of small, medium, and large corporations in the manufacturing, service and technology sectors, including over 20 years in support of government and military contracts.
Vance is a big Chicago Cubs fan! Attended Game 5 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field, the year the Cubs won, ending a championship drought of 108 years. He enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, and golf, when he has time.
Ariel Taylor brings to USGI education and experience in business administration and accounting. She previously worked in higher education for Christian Brothers University, located in Memphis, TN, as a valued member of their Administration and Finance Department.
Ms. Taylor is a Big Brother Superfan!
Don King is a retired Law Enforcement Officer with 18 years' experience in Government Contracting with 13 of those years working in Human Resources.
Don loves soccer and got the chance to referee South Africa, Uganda and Iraq matches while deployed OCONUS.
• BS, United States Air Force Academy
• MA, Webster University
• MS, Air Force Institute of Technology (Eta Kappa Nu)
• CNODP Graduate
• RIOT, ANX, CCI EA, NSART Developer/Analyst/Operator Certified
'data' brings more than 24 years of cyber operations & technological experience with the U.S. Air Force, UK Ministry of Defence, Australian Defence Force and other international partners; 'data' is one of the nation's foremost experts in digital operations. He has employed these skills on thousands of operations, from the tactical to the strategic and international levels, generating real-world, global-scale outcomes as well as training generations of personnel to continue to do so.
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Mr. Mealer is a results-driven individual who is adept at translating strategic objectives into achievable team tasks. He brings over 25 years’ experience to USGI as a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major in leading, training, organizing, and managing cross-functional and multi-national teams in the successful execution of multi-million dollar projects.
Mr. Mealer is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Mr. Rob Way is a retired US Army Chief Warrant Officer Four. A career special forces solider. While in the Army he was the lead training integrator responsible for testing, fielding and integrating the Night Vision Image Generator (NVIG) system into the Fort Campbell, KY training center. He was also an ODA Commander, CENTCOM Desk Officer, Group Operations and Intelligence Warrant Officer. Mr Way has extensive operational and strategic level assignments, including compartmentalized operations and missions with 9 years and 6 months spent in combat zones around the world. His personal decorations include the Legion of Merit as well as multiple combat awards.
Mr. Way is a proud supporter of the University of Michigan football team. Go Blue!