REI Systems CEO and leadership

Mr. Salona has over 25 years of professional experience in Internet/Intranet applications and information systems with clients, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Digital Equipment Corporation, Texaco Inc, Science Applications Research, and several healthcare corporations. He has led REI in the design and implementation of an innovative Electronic Handbook approach to Internet-driven information systems for complex document-driven business processes. Mr. Salona received his M.S. in computer science from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, in 1982. He earned a diploma for his graduate research in computer science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, in 1978. He received an M.S. in operations research, St. Stephen's College, Delhi, India, in 1977.

Dynamic leader with nearly 2 decades of experience in software team management, systems architecture, systems integration, and application development. Demonstrated record of growth and innovation throughout tenure. Familiar with a variety of technology stacks. Emphasis on consolidation and efficient delivery. Strengths include critical thinking and analysis, transformational leadership, project management, budgeting, formal and informal communications, process enhancement, team development, and product offering evaluation.. Experience with various models of systems lifecycle management. Effective in engaging clients with proven record in sales support through delivery and scope management.

Currently serving as the Chief Growth Officer of REI Systems of Sterling, VA. REI is an Application Modernization and Data Analytics company supporting all levels of Government.

Prior to joining REI Systems, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Concept Plus LLC of Fairfax, VA, President of Koniag Services, Inc. and Arlluk Technology Solutions, LLC both of Chantilly, VA. Mr. Zapfel led all aspects of strategy, sales, and delivery of information technology services and solutions. He also held executive positions at Unisys Federal Systems and Booz Allen Hamilton where he focused on revenue growth and business management within the Government Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence markets. With over 30 years of business management, Mr. Zapfel is an expert in managing complex organizations driving growth, strategy development and implementation, financial management, business operations, and solution development and delivery of information technology and consulting services.

Mr. Zapfel has held executive positions in professional community organizations including the American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council (ACT/IAC) and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA). He also served as Trustee on the Board for United Through Reading which is a non-profit that supports military families globally. Currently, he is serving as a Committee Member on the Reston Home Owners Association which is the largest HOA in the nation.

More than 20 years of professional experience in project management, systems integration, internet/intranet-based applications, database design/development, and data warehousing and business intelligence. Successfully led large initiatives, including the development of an award winning grants management system for the Department of Justice, a disaster response portal for the Department of Homeland Security, and an enterprise marketing and implementation database in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Programs.As COO for REI Systems, leads all aspects of the company's operations, growth, and corporate development.

Mr. Salona has over 25 years of professional experience in Internet/Intranet applications and information systems with clients, such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Digital Equipment Corporation, Texaco Inc, Science Applications Research, and several healthcare corporations. He has led REI in the design and implementation of an innovative Electronic Handbook approach to Internet-driven information systems for complex document-driven business processes. Mr. Salona received his M.S. in computer science from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies, the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, in 1982. He earned a diploma for his graduate research in computer science at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, in 1978. He received an M.S. in operations research, St. Stephen's College, Delhi, India, in 1977.