Ashley W. Chen, President & CEO

As Founder of ActioNet, Ms. Chen has transformed the company from one person in 1998 to a dynamic information technology solutions provider specializing in high-quality services and support with over 140 technical staff. Today, Ms Chen:

• Oversees all day-to-day operations
• Provides strategic direction to marketing initiatives and company focus
• Establishes strategic partnerships with major prime contractors and leading industry vendors
• Actively participates in numerous professional organizations and local community groups

Ms. Chen was featured as a success story and selected as a panelist by the US Women’s Chamber of Commerce and AFCEA International in 2007 and by SBA and MBDA in 2005. Also in 2005, Ms. Chen was named one of the Powerful Women in Virginia Business by Virginia Business Magazine and was featured in the SBA News Release “The Watch”. In 2004, Ms. Chen was named the Minority Small Business Person of the Year by SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, Asian Entrepreneur of the Year by Asian Enterprise Magazine and was featured in the Washington Times.

Ms. Chen holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science from Binghamton University, and the highest level certifications from both Microsoft and Novell.

Jeffrey D. Abish, Executive Vice President

With ActioNet since 1998, Mr. Abish:

• Serves as Chief Technology Officer for ActioNet.
• Develops technical project plans and support for new contracts and subcontracts.
• Provides technical and Program Management oversight for several major contracts relating to IT Infrastructure, Security, and Training.
• Manages relationships and partnerships with IT vendors.
• Responsible for ensuring that ActioNet clients receive the best possible technical support from our organization.

Mr. Abish has over 20 years of technical and management experience in multiple IT disciplines. Mr. Abish holds Master of Science degrees in both Computer Science and Systems Science from Binghamton University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. He also holds numerous technical certifications from both Microsoft and Novell.

Michele E. Hoopes, Vice President, Programs and Policy

With ActioNet since 2001, Ms. Hoopes:

• Responsible for implementing, managing, and communicating policy and procedures to ensure quality products and services are provided to ActioNet customers.
• Provides Program Oversight of the Software Development and Process Improvement contracts.
• Mentors ActioNet Project Managers towards the PMI Certification track.
• Chairs the ActioNet Process Enhancement Group (PEG).
• Manages ActioNet’s internal Process Improvement Efforts geared towards CMMI and ISO.

Ms. Hoopes has over 20 years of IT experience, 15 of which have been concentrated in Software Development and Project Management. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems & Decision Sciences from George Mason University. Ms. Hoopes is also a certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

Dr. Louis A. Mole, Vice President, Strategic Programs

With ActioNet since 2007, Dr. Mole:

• Is responsible for new business development within the Defense Department and Intelligence community
• Identifies and qualifies new business opportunities, performs competitive assessments, and develops overall program win strategies
• Presents ActioNet’s technical capabilities and solutions to potential customers, and develops an understanding of client requirements
• Defines and establishes strategic partnerships and teaming relationships with key industry contractors in pursuit of new program opportunities
• Works with ActioNet staff to define and develop technical and management solutions for customer requirements

Dr. Mole has over 25 years of business development, program management, and systems engineering experience associated with advanced systems development and information technology programs for the Defense, aerospace, and Intelligence Communities. His technical background includes advanced sensor systems design, development, and demonstration for multiple Defense related C4ISR and information technology customers. Dr. Mole holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Catholic University and an M.S. and a B.S. in Physics from John Carroll University.