Our QSMI Management Team is built upon senior executives and seasoned leadership with expertise in areas of Agile software engineering, healthcare, IT integration and programming, computer security engineering, intelligence analysis, corporate finance, strategic planning, project delivery and program management. It is stabilized and validated with proven capability through many years of hands on experience .
Sara A. Weniger, CEO
In her role as CEO, Sara is primarily in charge of talent acquisition and management, internal team building, corporate development, and development of QSMI’s services and solutions, as well as managing the company’s executive management team.
In addition, Sara oversees QSMI’s law enforcement, intelligence and security analysis portfolio.
Sara has over 15 years of experience as an analysis professional in positions across the law enforcement, intelligence and security industry. She has a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Old Dominion University, and a M.A. in National Security Policy Studies from the Institute for World Politics.
Carrington V. Thomson, COO
Co-founder and principal officer of QSMI, a successful technology-based services and solutions company. Carrington has broad experience in all aspects of the start-up and operations of small to mid-sized corporations; business development, customer and partner relations, program management, bids & proposals, and corporate strategy.
He has over 20 years of experience with contracts management, accounting, program management, sales & marketing, gaining corporate financing, and succession planning.
His primary goal is to diversify QSMI’s product and service offering, to develop new lines of business in a time when the government contracting marketplace is in transition.
Beth Harshman, Program Manager
Beth is a highly skilled technical and seasoned professional experienced in information technology and data management, finance and budgeting, and project execution. She has performed full life-cycle management of Agile developed web-based applications including corrective and adaptive software maintenance, configuration management, testing, training, help desk support, database monitoring and administration, and complete system documentation. She maintains a strong functional understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process within the Department of Defense, and offers a firm understanding of data-centric systems and applications.
Beth has been instrumental in the design, development and deployment of a PPBE-based budget and execution application employed by several our DoD clients. Using an Agile approach, she continues to drive software upgrades, technology refresh, and process improvements within the unique regulatory structure and IT operational environments. Her functional knowledge of the PPBE process combined with her deep technical expertise provides an invaluable service to this community. Prior engagements include web-based technologies, business process re-engineering, data migration, information management, and decision support.
Beth has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management Science from Virginia Tech and a Master’s of Science degree in Management Information Systems from George Mason University. She has conducted a CMMI Level III evaluation and applies these methods and best practices when managing projects.
John F. Kokernak Jr., IT Director
John is a veteran who previously supported the Intelligence Community and DoD information systems. He is responsible for the operations of the QSMI Corporate Technology Laboratory providing support to projects, R&D, and client requirements. He is CompTIA Security + certified and provides cyber support and consulting in support of specific programs. He manages all Facility Security Administration requirements. John is also an accomplished project manager leading projects in application development, data migration, system engineering, and business-related process improvement.
Previous engagements throughout his professional career include supporting DoD human resources management systems, executive communications and network infrastructures, federal finance programs, international programs and security cooperation research and training, DoD component strategic planning support, and rapid software application development in the early years of Agile.
John earned a Bachelors degree in Foreign Affairs and a Masters degree in Project Management. He has formal training in the CMMI process and led successful certification efforts for several organizations. He is a lifetime member of the American Legion and is actively involved at several levels of the organization.
Duane Francis, Business Development Director
Duane Francis is a dynamic and results-driven Executive with over two decades of experience in driving strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and fostering growth within various industries. As QSMI’s Director of Business Development, he provides expertise in enhancing efficiency and cultivating strong client relationships, federal and state contracts, proposal management, and corporate development showcases his commitment to driving success and achieving organizational goals.
Duane brings exceptional expertise in operations management, program management, and business development to QSMI. He excels in executive communication, strategic planning, contract management, and cross-functional leadership.
Duane holds an MA in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Political Science from Delaware State University.