Leadership Built on Experience and Accountability

As the CEO of SteerBridge, Rob brings to the firm decades of leadership experience serving both in the military and the private sector. A retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot, Rob founded SteerBridge with a special emphasis on elevating the stature of Veterans in the private sector by integrating their experience into federal projects. Rob is able to blend his operational, congressional, and acquisition experience developed in the Marine Corps with his management success while at the US Chamber of Commerce to deliver effective results for SteerBridge customers.  

Rob served two terms as the Finance Chairman for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Additionally, Rob served on the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association board and the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) advisory group.  He received a B.S. from the Naval Academy and holds M.S. degrees from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Marine Corps University. In addition, he received his M.B.A. from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a Global Supply Chain Management Certificate from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler School of Business.  

As President, Payments at SteerBridge, Scott Gilliland brings more than three decades of leadership experience in business and technology transformation across the private sector. A global executive known for translating strategy into execution, Scott has led large-scale modernization initiatives that integrate data, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms to deliver measurable enterprise impact.

Scott blends his experience leading global technology transformation efforts, including overseeing initiatives spanning more than 45,000 professionals at JPMorgan Chase, with his advisory work as a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he guided Fortune-scale organizations through complex modernization and emerging technology adoption. His background also includes senior leadership roles at Accenture, where he led major enterprise programs and contributed to the successful turnaround of Healthcare.gov. This combination of execution and strategy enables Scott to deliver scalable, mission-focused payment and financial infrastructure solutions for SteerBridge customers.

Scott holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from Ohio University and resides in Philadelphia with his family. 

Bill Gray serves as President of Operations and Professional Services at SteerBridge, where he leads talent strategy, workforce development, and operational delivery across the company’s federal programs. He is responsible for building a high-performing, mission-aligned workforce and ensuring teams are ready to execute from day one.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel with more than 30 years of service, Bill brings deep expertise in aviation logistics, operational readiness, and large-scale personnel leadership. Throughout his career, he led complex organizations across aviation units, recruiting commands, and joint operations, consistently aligning people and mission to deliver results in high-demand environments.

As Commanding Officer of Recruiting Station Fort Worth, he led his team to achieve the Commandant’s Superior Achiever Award each year under his command. He also served as Warfighter Integration Director at the F-35 Joint Program Office and later as Chief of Staff for the Europe/NATO/Russia branch on the Joint Staff.

At SteerBridge, Bill ensures workforce quality, compliance, and readiness through rigorous screening, skills validation, and partnerships with programs like SkillBridge and Hiring Our Heroes. 

Raul Lianez serves as President of Construction & Facilities Management (CFM) at SteerBridge, where he leads portfolio strategy, client engagement, and contract execution across federal infrastructure programs. He is responsible for end-to-end delivery—ensuring scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards are met across all projects.

Raul brings deep domain expertise in Department of Veterans Affairs construction and modernization efforts, including Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) and major PROCON initiatives. His work enables the infrastructure that supports modern healthcare delivery for Veterans nationwide.

A former U.S. Marine Corps officer, Raul draws on extensive experience in aviation, joint operations, resource planning, and human capital strategy. His background leading complex, mission-critical operations informs a disciplined approach to program execution and team performance in high-stakes environments.

At SteerBridge, Raul integrates operational leadership with systems thinking and data-driven decision-making to improve delivery outcomes and scalability across the CFM portfolio.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School. 

Greg Summa serves as President of Aviation at SteerBridge, where he leads programs supporting U.S. Marine Corps F-35 sustainment, analytics, and readiness initiatives. He is responsible for operational delivery and mission outcomes across aviation programs, advancing AI/ML-enabled logistics and predictive maintenance capabilities that improve aircraft availability and mission readiness.

A former U.S. Marine Corps aviator and squadron commander, Greg brings over 25 years of aviation experience and more than 4,000 flight hours in tactical aircraft including the F/A-18 and F-35B. He commanded the Marine Corps’ F-35B Fleet Replacement Squadron, leading over 600 personnel and training U.S. and allied pilots while overseeing operations, maintenance, and logistics for one of the Department of Defense’s most advanced aviation platforms.

Greg played a key role in the stand-up of the first operational F-35B squadron and worked closely with the Joint Program Office and international partners to improve sustainment and readiness across the fleet.

At SteerBridge, he applies that operational expertise to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance aviation performance, increase readiness rates, and support mission success in complex environments. 

Devin is an AI researcher and technology leader working at the intersection of data science, software engineering, and data architecture. Across more than two decades in both the public and private sectors, he has led teams building systems where the cost of getting it wrong is high, and is a vocal advocate for the centaur model; humans and AI working in partnership, each doing what the other can't.

He served as acting CTO for the Special Operations Joint Task Force in Afghanistan, where engineering work had to hold up under live operational pressure. In the private sector, he led data center infrastructure management work at Emerson and spent four years at Goldman Sachs in financial technology, running a distributed team that rebuilt asset servicing systems; work that lifted productivity and reduced operational risk across large-scale financial operations through process automation, cross-functional partnership, and platform-level data architecture.

Devin is a platform evangelist who invests heavily in mentoring and developing technologists, with a particular focus on connecting engineering decisions to the business outcomes they serve. He holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and has delivered solutions for multiple Fortune 500 companies.

A Veteran of both the Marine Corps and Army, Devin brings firsthand understanding of the constraints and culture of government IT environments.

Doug Lee serves as Partner and Finance Advisor at SteerBridge, where he supports company strategy, client engagement, and cross-practice coordination. As part of the CEO advisory team, he helps align resources to mission priorities and provides executive-level governance to ensure programs remain on scope, on schedule, and on standard.

With nearly three decades of experience in finance, executive leadership, and federal services, Doug brings a disciplined approach to scaling organizations and improving operational performance. His background spans public relations, healthcare staffing, and private equity-backed government services, where he has led financial strategy, supported growth initiatives, and strengthened organizational infrastructure.

Doug is known for his analytical rigor and focus on process improvement, helping organizations translate strategy into execution. At SteerBridge, he plays a key role in guiding sustainable growth—ensuring the company scales in a way that maintains quality, accountability, and mission alignment.

He is particularly focused on reinforcing the company’s Veteran-led culture through consistent delivery, strong governance, and alignment between leadership intent and operational outcomes. 

Bryan Schroder serves as Payments Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing nearly two decades of experience in financial services, payments strategy, and fintech innovation. He provides strategic guidance on payment solutions, platform scalability, and financial operations that support mission-critical programs.

Bryan began his career managing payments and advising organizations on optimizing payment systems, working closely with providers such as WEX, Comdata, and Vendorin. This experience gave him a deep understanding of how financial leaders evaluate efficiency, control, and scalability in payment technologies.

In 2016, Bryan acquired Vendorin, an enterprise-focused B2B payments platform, and led a successful turnaround. Under his leadership, the company scaled significantly before being sold in 2020, demonstrating his ability to build, optimize, and exit high-growth businesses.

At SteerBridge, Bryan brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to modernizing payment systems and supporting secure, efficient financial operations across federal and commercial environments. 

Michael Dehner serves as Aviation Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing 29 years’ experience in all aspects of the tactical aviation defense mission. An experienced weapons school, test pilot, test pilot instructor, program manager & communicator with exceptional strategic requirements and financial resource experience Mike knows how to achieve service goals in the most complex multi-national environments.  

During Mike’s career he flew 2600+ hours in 29 aircraft, 18 years total flying, 13 in combat coded Generation 4 or Generation 5 aircraft. As the JSF Operational Test Team (JOTT) Deputy Combined Director for the 637-person USMC, USN, USAF, UK, Dutch & Australian Test Teams. During his tenure as the AV-8B Program Manager he was responsible for the life cycle development and sustainment of the AV-8B Harrier weapon system for the US, Italy and Spain.  

His career culminated as the USMC F-35 National Deputy and F-35B Variant Lead where he was directly responsible for oversight and optimization during programmatic execution of greater than $4B USMC dollars annually and representing UK and Italian partner interests in all aspects of F-35B development, production, and sustainment

He received a B.S. Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland College Park and a M.S. Systems Engineering, The Johns Hopkins University along with Level 3 Program Management and Test & Evaluation certifications from Executive Program Manager Course, Defense Acquisition University.

As the Managing Director of SteerBridge Aviation, Kate brings leadership and technical acumen from her military career and private sector roles to drive both long-term strategic initiatives and the day-to-day operations.  A retired Marine logistician and commander, she has led large organizations and tackled digital transformation for global teams.

Kate serves on the Board of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association of Greater Washington D.C. supporting outreach and engagement with Midshipmen candidates to support their application process.  

In addition to her B.S. from the Naval Academy, Kate holds a M.S.  in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School. She received her M.B.A. from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a Global Supply Chain Management Certificate from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler School of Business.

Charles Tapp II serves as Managing Director, Veterans Affairs at SteerBridge, where he leads strategic initiatives that deliver mission-focused, operationally aligned solutions supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. He focuses on advancing technology and business processes that improve how benefits and services are delivered to Veterans and their families.

Charles brings deep federal financial leadership experience, most notably serving as Chief Financial Officer of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). In this role, he oversaw financial strategy and operations for a $188 billion portfolio supporting more than 31,000 employees delivering benefits to over 7 million Veterans. He led a 300+ person organization responsible for budgeting, accounting, enterprise risk management, and fraud prevention, and his team was recognized as VBA’s “Best Place to Work” for three consecutive years.

Prior to SteerBridge, Charles served as an Executive Partner at Gartner, advising public sector CFOs on mission-critical priorities. Earlier in his career, he was a management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as a Financial Management Officer.

He holds advanced degrees in acquisition management and organizational leadership and is a Certified Defense Financial Manager. 

Dr. Lisa Wertz serves as Managing Director of Cloud Partnerships at SteerBridge, where she leads strategy and execution across partnerships with major Cloud Service Providers, including AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Oracle. She is responsible for aligning cloud capabilities with federal mission needs while driving sustainable growth across Veteran-focused programs.

With over two decades of experience in project delivery, workforce strategy, and technology integration, Lisa brings a practical, mission-oriented approach to building scalable partnerships and high-performing teams. Her work spans both public and private sectors, including support for Department of Veterans Affairs initiatives, where she has led change management and workforce development efforts that improve service delivery and outcomes.

A recognized leader in workforce integration, Lisa designs programs that connect cloud and digital capabilities with the strengths of Veteran and military-connected talent. Her perspective is shaped by more than 20 years as an Army spouse, informing her commitment to building resilient teams and expanding opportunities for military families.

Lisa holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida and maintains certifications including PMP, CSM, and CSPO. 

Joe Williams serves as Managing Director of Growth at SteerBridge, where he leads capture, proposal development, and go-to-market strategy across federal markets. He aligns cross-functional teams to pursue and win mission-critical opportunities across the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and civilian agencies, ensuring disciplined execution from pursuit through delivery.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, Joe brings a unique combination of operational command, policy expertise, and innovation. He commanded VMA-231 “Ace of Spades” and served on the staffs of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of Defense, where he contributed to strategy and decision-making at the highest levels.

At SteerBridge, Joe is responsible for the quality and throughput of proposal systems and for orchestrating teams that deliver mission-aligned solutions on scope, schedule, and standard. His approach integrates operational rigor with strategic insight to position the company for sustained growth in complex federal environments.

He holds a B.S. in Business Management from Ithaca College and an M.A. in Global Policy from Johns Hopkins SAIS. 

Lieutenant General Mike Dana, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), serves as Senior Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing more than 37 years of leadership experience in global logistics, installations, and operational planning. He provides strategic guidance to support mission execution, operational scalability, and innovation across the company’s federal programs.

During his military career, Mike served as Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics and Director of the Marine Corps Staff, where he led enterprise-wide logistics strategy and oversaw the operations and sustainment of 24 Marine Corps bases worldwide. He drove initiatives that improved materiel readiness across a multi-billion-dollar ground equipment portfolio and established the Marine Corps’ Next Generation Logistics (NEXLOG) team, advancing innovation in unmanned and autonomous logistics systems.

His previous assignments include Director of Logistics for U.S. Northern Command and strategic planner roles at U.S. European Command and U.S. Pacific Command, where he led contingency planning, crisis response, and international military coordination.

At SteerBridge, Mike brings a mission-first perspective to advising leadership on logistics, infrastructure, and emerging capabilities that enhance operational readiness and long-term impact. 

Lieutenant General Matthew “Jerry” Glavy, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), serves as Senior Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing decades of leadership across aviation, cyberspace operations, and digital transformation. He provides strategic guidance on emerging technologies, mission integration, and operational innovation across federal programs.

During his military career, Jerry commanded at every level of Marine aviation, including Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (REIN) and Marine Helicopter Squadron One, where he flew as a Presidential Helicopter Pilot aboard Marine One. He later served as Commanding General of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, leading more than 14,000 Marines and Sailors and overseeing the readiness of 500 aircraft.

A recognized leader in cyber and information warfare, Jerry served as Deputy Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command and Commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, where he advanced cybersecurity and hybrid cloud capabilities. He also led Joint Task Force ARES, delivering offensive cyberspace operations against terrorist networks, and served as the first Commander of Marine Corps Forces Space Command.

He concluded his career as Deputy Commandant for Information, overseeing intelligence, IT, and digital modernization for the Marine Corps. 

Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps (Medal of Honor), serves as Senior Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing a powerful perspective on leadership, resilience, and mission-focused execution. He provides insight to help guide teams and leaders operating in high-stakes, high-pressure environments.

Dakota is a Medal of Honor recipient, recognized for his extraordinary valor during the Battle of Ganjgal in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. His actions in combat reflect a deep commitment to service, accountability, and the protection of others—principles that continue to define his leadership approach today. He re-enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2025, continuing his service to the nation.

Beyond the military, Dakota has built a career centered on leadership and impact. He is the founder of multiple mission-driven businesses and a New York Times bestselling author and speaker, sharing lessons on discipline, grit, and purpose with audiences across the country.

At SteerBridge, Dakota brings a values-driven perspective that reinforces the company’s commitment to service, Veteran leadership, and delivering meaningful outcomes in support of those who serve. 

Matthew Provencher, MD, CAPT MC USNR (Ret.), serves as Senior Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing world-class expertise in orthopaedic surgery, human performance, and operational readiness. He advises on strategies that enhance resilience, recovery, and performance across military and high-demand populations.

Dr. Provencher is an orthopaedic sports surgeon at The Steadman Clinic and a Principal Investigator and Fellowship Director at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. His work focuses on complex shoulder and knee injuries, surgical innovation, biologics, and return-to-performance strategies for elite athletes and tactical professionals. He also serves as a physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and as a consultant across major professional sports leagues.

During his Navy career, he served as Director of Sports Medicine and Surgery at Naval Medical Center San Diego and as Head Team Physician for multiple Navy SEAL teams. He also supported global medical operations aboard USNS Mercy. In the private sector, he held leadership roles at Massachusetts General Hospital and served as Head Team Physician for the New England Patriots.

At SteerBridge, Dr. Provencher brings a unique perspective at the intersection of medicine, military readiness, and performance optimization. 

Lieutenant General George Trautman, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), serves as Senior Advisor to SteerBridge, bringing extensive leadership experience in aviation operations, force development, and defense strategy. He provides strategic guidance on aviation modernization, capability development, and mission readiness across federal programs.

During his Marine Corps career, George commanded aviation units at every level, including Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He concluded his service as Deputy Commandant for Aviation, where he led the development of requirements and transition plans for next-generation aircraft, weapons systems, and aviation command and control capabilities.

Following his military service, George founded a defense and aerospace consulting firm, advising government, industry, and academic organizations on strategy and innovation. He has also held leadership roles across prominent institutions, including serving as Chairman Emeritus of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

At SteerBridge, he brings a mission-focused perspective to advancing aviation capabilities and supporting long-term defense priorities.