About TDI

Dean has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TDI since 2005. He brings over 20 years of business and technical experience. Dean began his career at TDI managing contracts and providing engineering expertise to Navy customers. He currently plays an active role in all corporate administrative and operational functions. His engineering background and leadership skills have transformed TDI from a company focused on technical documentation to a trusted provider of professional services, including engineering, cybersecurity, software development and research, and development projects. Dean has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Widener University. He has previously worked in engineering capacities for Boeing Company and W. L. Gore Associates

Vince joined TDI in 2018 and has provided insights into various customers as well as a strategic focus for optimal implementation of the company’s capabilities and technologies. Vince brings over 30 combined years of experience working within the federal government as a federal employee and has also provided services to the federal government as a contractor. During his career, Vince has worked in various capacities supporting the US Navy and other agencies. Vince has technical and management experience and held positions in numerous areas. While employed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Philadelphia, Vince held multiple technical and management positions and has expertise in various projects and programs including Condition Assessment and Remote Monitoring, SmartShip, Controls and Automation, Integrated Logistics Support, and Acquisition Management. As a support contractor, Vince provided expert support to the Department of Navy Chief Information Officer (DONCIO) and to the Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management (DOIBLM). While supporting DONCIO, Vince helped launch the first deployment of the Navy’s smartcard, in what eventually became the Common Access Card (CAC) used today by DoD and other Federal Agencies. While supporting DOIBLM, Vince helped implement smart card solutions to solve both physical and logical access issues. Vince holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University.

Bob joined TDI in 2018 as TDI commenced supporting NSWC Philadelphia Division in implementation of innovative technology for life cycle management of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical systems for the US Navy. Bob brings 15 years of experience in systems engineering crossing a variety of industries including power, rail, commercial maritime, and defense. Bob is responsible for management of all TDI support to NSWCPD, including personnel and contracts.

Prior to joining TDI, Bob worked in a variety of engineering management and leadership roles, including with McKean Defense, GE Transportation, and NSWCPD. He has supported defense acquisitions programs for new ship classes, life cycle sustainment and modernization, and innovation of ship integration, condition assessment, and data analysis and utilization. Bob is a licensed Professional Engineer and has a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Gannon University and a M.S. in Engineering Management from Drexel University.

Nick is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at TDI, and provides expertise in unmanned systems, autonomy, machine vision, and data analytics. Nick manages TDI’s R&D portfolio and works with Government and commercial partners to determine innovative ways to solve their technical challenges. Throughout his career, he has served as Program Manager (PM) and Principal Investigator (PI) on several DARPA, ONR, and NSWCPD programs. Nick holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. He has previously worked as a research scientist at Lockheed Martin with a focus on unmanned systems.

Johnson joined TDI in 2020 and has served in technical roles as well as management, with a focus on the growth and implementation of the company’s capabilities and technologies. Johnson brings over 23 years of experience working in various capacities supporting the U.S. Navy, MSC, NOAA, USN support agencies, several shipbuilders, and numerous OEMs. Throughout his career, he has worked on or led multiple engineering efforts in the area of Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical for the LCS, LPD, DDG, C.G., AOE, LHD, LHA, and NOAA class platforms. He has supported various programs from acquisition, life cycle, and modernization, including Control Systems, Power Generation & Distribution, Propulsion Systems, Damage control, and Auxiliaries. Johnson holds a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Widener University, an M.S. in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from George Washington University, and a Master’s certificate in Advanced Security and Information Assurance from Villanova University.

Brent Starr is our Vice President of West Coast Operations. He manages the Program Management and Business Development functions primarily focused on NAVWAR, NIWC PAC, and NIWC LANT. Brent’s extensive background includes 27 years of Federal Service working in systems engineering and program management positions at NIWC, NAVWAR, and PEO C4I. Additionally, he worked in Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) for eight years. Prior to joining TDI, Brent served as a Principal Acquisition Program Manager, where he led the Undersea Communications (manned and unmanned) Division and then later led the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) division. Brent also served as the Deputy Program Manager at PMW 770 where he provided leadership to the entire program office.

Janet joined TDI in 2018 to provide human resources and recruitment expertise. Janet brings over 30 years of Human Resources experience serving as a strategic business partner leading the HR function, analyzing performance metrics, and aligning HR strategies to organizational goals. Janet is responsible for all aspects of human resource management and compliance. Janet is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and also as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Janet has a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management. She has previously worked as Vice President, Human Resources for VFL Technology Corporation, as well as global companies such as CSL Behring and Godiva Chocolatier.

Susan is the Vice President of Administration, bringing over 23 years of government contract and subcontract management experience. Susan is responsible for all contract management and administration, subcontract management, and contract compliance. Additionally, she oversees the IT department as well as the marketing and training programs. Susan is a longtime National Contract Management Association (NCMA) member and previously served as Vice President and Treasurer of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She is also a member of The Society of Industrial Security Professionals (NCMS) and Women in Defense. Susan joined TDI in 2019 to enhance the contracts department and has earned her Master's Certificate in Contract Management from Villanova University. She has previously worked in contract capacities for Sabre Systems and Olympus Building Services.

Melissa has been Director of Finance / Controller of TDI since 2023. She brings over 25 years of financial management and experience. She is responsible for all aspects of Finance, ensuring compliance with DCAA and GAAP requirements. Melissa is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Melissa has a Master’s degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Program Management, a Master’s Certificate in Program Management, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. She maintains CPA, CIA, CGMA, and PMP active licenses. She has previously worked in finance and capacities for Deloitte Consulting LLP and BAE Systems, Inc.

Cathy is the Creative Director for TDI. She joined the company in 2018 with over ten years of experience in graphic art, design, and multimedia development. At TDI, she provides leadership for marketing, communications, training systems and programs, social media content and management, as well as managing commercial projects. She is a member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and received an award for creative design from GD USA in 2018. Cathy holds both an Associate's Degree in Engineering & Science and a Bachelor of Science degree in Graphic Art & Information Design. In addition, she is a member of the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society for graphic art and design.