Marty Leshin is President and CEO of Varen Technologies. With over 40 years of experience in the Intelligence Community, Marty is well known and respected by his peers in the industry. Marty formed Varen Technologies in 2005, after leaving Booz Allen Hamilton, where he was a Senior Partner for many years. Marty has extensive knowledge with both acquiring and growing business as well as managing the resulting technical and engineering contracts for the Department of Defense and Intelligence sectors.

In his spare time, Marty enjoys spending time with his wife and his grandchildren. He also enjoys traveling and playing golf. Marty is an active and involved member of many different local community organizations, including AFCEA.

Education:
Marty received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Akron and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Beth Michalak is Varen’s Chief Financial Officer. Beth is a Senior Level Government Contract Industry Business Manager with 30 years of experience in program execution, financial analysis, and process improvements. She leads Varen in financial and management support while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency. Beth was formerly the Corporate Business Management Director at KeyW.

Beth has more than three decades of experience in government contracting, and has focused her career in accounting and finance. She joined the profession with DCAA, enabling her to utilize her knowledge to ensure all systems were government compliant. Her nerdy side loves budgets, indirect rate structures and proposals.

Beth grew up in a small town in Iowa and arrived in Maryland after college, and has come to love the mild winters compared to the constant barrage of snow in Iowa. Beth lives with her husband and two sons, and spends most of her time on the baseball and football fields or basketball court. If she can squeeze in some spare time, her passion is cooking for all the families that hang out at their house.

Education:
Beth received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO.

Ken Cortese is the Group Vice President of Software and IT Services (SIS), Enterprise Business Services (EBS) and Technical Analysis Services (TAS) with Varen Technologies. Ken has more than 30 years of experience in software development and systems engineering within the Intelligence Community. Ken started with Varen in 2012, and previously spent four years at the Department of Defense and 21 years at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Originally from Colorado, Ken lives in Eldersburg, Maryland. His son attends Wake Forest University and his daughter works as a data scientist at the DoD. Ken enjoys sports, friends and gardening, and loves the outdoors, especially annual family trips to Colorado, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, and Bonita Springs, FL. He also enjoys golfing and cooking.

Education:
Ken received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Colorado State University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University.

Bob is the Vice President of Business Analysis and Systems Integration Support (BASIS) for Varen Technologies in Northern Virginia. Bob has more than 30 years of service across the National Intelligence Community encompassing NSA, CIA, DNI, NGA, NRO, and DoD Intel-focused Digital Solutions and IT Infrastructure programs. Prior to joining Varen, Bob served as President of Trusted Knowledge Options and Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Originally from Massachusetts, Bob currently resides in Purcellville, Virginia. He enjoys his time away from the office in his garden, hiking, and playing golf. Bob and his wife, Carol, have three grown children and he is a fan of all things from New England (Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins). Their favorite vacation spot is Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. A proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Bob volunteers at his church, St. Francis de Sales, in Purcellville.

Education:
Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Bryan Martz is the Vice President of Cyber and C5ISR with Varen Technologies. Bryan’s more than 35 years of military, DoD and Intelligence community experience comprised service as a military intelligence officer, leader, and Project Manager within the DoD acquisition community. He has experience leading software development, system engineering, and field sustainment and support within the Intelligence Community. Prior to joining Varen in 2017, Bryan spent four years as a Vice President at Sotera Defense Solutions, nine years with Booz Allen Hamilton and 20 years on active duty, supporting all aspects of the U.S. Army Military Intelligence mission.

Originally from Iowa, Bryan now lives on Cypress Creek in Severna Park, Maryland. He enjoys spending time with his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his three dogs. He is a lifetime Chicago Bears fan, but pulls for local teams including the Washington Capitals and Baltimore Orioles. An avid boater and fisherman, Bryan spends much of the boating season with his family and friends on and about the Chesapeake Bay. He is an advocate for the Chesapeake Bay and an active board member with the Chesapeake Bay Sport Fishing Association (CBSFA) focused upon maintaining the Bay as a national treasure.

Education:
Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technologies with a focus upon Telecommunications Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering Management, both from Thomas Edison State College. He also has completed graduate course work at George Washington University in the field of Telecommunications Engineering Technologies.

Jeanne Black is the Director of Contracts at Varen Technologies. Jeanne has 32 years of experience in government contracting and 15 years of experience in Contracts Administration. Jeanne joined Varen in 2012 and previously held positions in various aspects of government contracting, contracts management and performance excellence at BAE Systems. As Director of Contracts, Jeanne leads a dedicated team in the administration of contracts and development of corporate policies and processes.

Jeanne lives in Maryland with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, attending performing arts events and volunteering with various organizations in the community.

Education: Jeanne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Spelman College and a Master’s degree in Management with a concentration in Contracts/Procurement from University of Maryland University College. She is a Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).