Leadership
Our Leadership focuses on the customer and quality assurance which enables our execution teams to continuously and successfully deliver stakeholder objectives.
MARK G. TORNILLO
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Tornillo founded Martek in 1996 and provides the company’s vision and growth strategies. He has over 30 years of experience in management, real estate, facilities, and government contracting. Mr. Tornillo holds real estate brokerage licenses in several states and is very active in many community and industry organizations and volunteers his time to serve in various capacities.
MARK G. TORNILLO
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Tornillo founded Martek in 1996 and provides the company’s vision and growth strategies. He has over 30 years of experience in management, real estate, facilities, and government contracting. Mr. Tornillo holds real estate brokerage licenses in several states and is very active in many community and industry organizations and volunteers his time to serve in various capacities.
Douglas A. Knight
President
Mr. Knight is the President of Martek and is responsible for the sustainment and growth of the corporation. In this capacity, Mr. Knight develops corporate strategy, ensures customer satisfaction, profitable performance, and leads all corporate growth initiatives. He is responsible for leading Martek to its next growth stage through organic and inorganic portfolio enhancement, strategic partnerships, and market positioning. Mr. Knight has over 25 years of progressive senior management experience in the government and commercial markets at Johnson Controls and Leidos leading global business segments in excess of $100M in revenue. He holds Bachelors and Masters’ degrees from the University of Maryland and Juris Doctor from the American University.
Douglas A. Knight
President
Mr. Knight is the President of Martek and is responsible for the sustainment and growth of the corporation. In this capacity, Mr. Knight develops corporate strategy, ensures customer satisfaction, profitable performance, and leads all corporate growth initiatives. He is responsible for leading Martek to its next growth stage through organic and inorganic portfolio enhancement, strategic partnerships, and market positioning. Mr. Knight has over 25 years of progressive senior management experience in the government and commercial markets at Johnson Controls and Leidos leading global business segments in excess of $100M in revenue. He holds Bachelors and Masters’ degrees from the University of Maryland and Juris Doctor from the American University.
J D Ruit
Senior Vice President
Mr. Ruit is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the company. With 15 years of experience in accounting, he provides day to day direction and management of all accounting and administrative policies and procedures to ensure operations have the tools to deliver quality support.
Finance & Administration
J D Ruit
Senior Vice President
Finance & Administration
Mr. Ruit is responsible for the financial and administrative functions of the company. With 15 years of experience in accounting, he provides day to day direction and management of all accounting and administrative policies and procedures to ensure operations have the tools to deliver quality support.
JP Darr
Vice President
Mr. Darr has over 30 years of experience in project management and business development. As Vice President, he is responsible for ensuring divisional, contract performance, P&L, strategic planning, and business development. Prior to joining Martek, Mr. Darr served in several senior-level positions where he developed business and oversaw project execution. Prior to joining Martek, he served as an Executive Vice President at Advanced Concepts, Inc. and its successor companies, L-1 Identity Solutions and BAE Systems.
Professional Services
JP Darr
Vice President
Professional Services
Mr. Darr has over 30 years of experience in project management and business development. As Vice President, he is responsible for ensuring divisional, contract performance, P&L, strategic planning, and business development. Prior to joining Martek, Mr. Darr served in several senior-level positions where he developed business and oversaw project execution. Prior to joining Martek, he served as an Executive Vice President at Advanced Concepts, Inc. and its successor companies, L-1 Identity Solutions and BAE Systems.
Diana Mahendranath
Vice President of
Diana Mahendranath, Vice President of Employees Services, leads our Employee Services Department and oversees Martek’s HR compliance, employee relations, and retention efforts. She has over 17 years of Human Resources and recruiting experience. Ms. Mahendranath holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Seattle University. She also obtained a Masters’ degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development Certificate from Marymount University. Ms. Mahendranath is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. Prior to her role with Martek, she served as an HR Director with a healthcare organization and a generalist and campus recruiter for an accounting and consulting company. Ms. Mahendranath has a passion in helping others and the community.
Employee Services
Diana Mahendranath
Vice President of
Employee Services
Diana Mahendranath, Vice President of Employees Services, leads our Employee Services Department and oversees Martek’s HR compliance, employee relations, and retention efforts. She has over 17 years of Human Resources and recruiting experience. Ms. Mahendranath holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Seattle University. She also obtained a Masters’ degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development Certificate from Marymount University. Ms. Mahendranath is SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. Prior to her role with Martek, she served as an HR Director with a healthcare organization and a generalist and campus recruiter for an accounting and consulting company. Ms. Mahendranath has a passion in helping others and the community.
Kelli McNamara
Senior Proposal
Ms. McNamara is a Senior Proposal Manager at Martek and is responsible for leading the development of proposals for federal government, commercial, and state and local government customers. In this capacity, she manages all aspects of the proposal lifecycle, including planning, compliance, content development, production, and submission.
Ms. McNamara has over 17 years of experience in proposal management, business development, and federal contracting. Prior to joining Martek, she served as a Proposal Manager at SAIC and Leidos. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland.
Manager
Kelli McNamara
Senior Proposal
Manager
Ms. McNamara is a Senior Proposal Manager at Martek and is responsible for leading the development of proposals for federal government, commercial, and state and local government customers. In this capacity, she manages all aspects of the proposal lifecycle, including planning, compliance, content development, production, and submission.
Ms. McNamara has over 17 years of experience in proposal management, business development, and federal contracting. Prior to joining Martek, she served as a Proposal Manager at SAIC and Leidos. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Marketing and Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland.
Advisors
Martek’s Advisory Board leverages its more than 65 years of combined experience providing solutions to federal agencies. Their insights help guide Martek’s market strategy and solution delivery.
JACK NAGER
Mr. Nager is a Business Leader with extensive experience in aviation, air traffic management, airport infrastructure, and strategic growth. He has a proven track record of developing new business opportunities, leading complex programs, and supporting customers across the public and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.
SCOTT ROBUCK
Mr. Robuck has over 35 years of experience in managing major corporations. He served as the Chief Financial Officer for Scientech which was acquired by Curtiss Wright Corporation, where he was General Manager and Vice President of the Nuclear Division.
Jack Nager
Mr. Nager is a Business Leader with extensive experience in aviation, air traffic management, airport infrastructure, and strategic growth. He has a proven track record of developing new business opportunities, leading complex programs, and supporting customers across the public and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Nager served as the FAA’s Director of Air Traffic Control Facilities, a Senior Executive Service (SES) position, where he led a workforce of more than 250 federal and contractor personnel responsible for securing, sustaining, and modernizing over 10,000 staffed and unstaffed operational facilities nationwide. In this role, he developed strategic and operational plans for the National Airspace System (NAS), managed a $200 million annual capital investment program, and provided executive oversight of the FAA’s two largest service contracts, with a combined value exceeding $2.5 billion and a workforce of approximately 2,000 personnel.
Mr. Nager brings expertise in business development, capture management, strategic planning, operations management, process improvement, and organizational change management. His leadership experience and deep understanding of aviation infrastructure enable him to support Martek’s growth initiatives and deliver value to customers across the aviation and transportation sectors.
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