Qualis welcomes Ron Gaddy as Director of Army Programs
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. & ORLANDO, Fla. - Washingtoner -- Qualis Corporation is pleased to announce and welcome Mr. Roland M Gaddy Jr. (Ron) as its new Director of Army Programs, reporting to Qualis President Roderick Duke.

Mr. Gaddy will be responsible for overseeing multiple Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support activities for Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation and PEO Intelligence Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) customers. In addition, he will help define and support the long-term strategic vision and growth objectives of Qualis, with particular emphasis on improving Qualis' service and support of the mission of the U.S. Army.

Prior to joining Qualis, Mr. Gaddy served for over 30 years in the Army in both the Infantry and the Acquisition Corps. His most recent past assignments include Chief of Staff for Program Executive Office Simulation Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI); Program Manager for the Afghan Pay and Personnel System, Kabul, Afghanistan; Program Manager for the Integrated Training Environment and Constructive Simulations in PEO STRI; Military Acquisition Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army, Washington, D.C.; and Product Manager, Nett Warrior, Program Executive Office Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA.

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"Ron is the right leader for our Army programs at the right time," said Mr. Duke. "Our Army SETA work continues to grow year over year, and COL (R) Gaddy's demonstrated leadership and record of leading dynamic and high performing organizations in the Army will transition well into the corporate world supporting our Soldiers and other Warfighters. His demeanor and leadership style mirrors what we strive to do here every day at Qualis, in our family-oriented culture."

Mr. Gaddy had this to say about joining the Qualis team, "It's an honor to have the opportunity to continue to support our great Army and our Soldiers as a member of the Qualis family.  The Qualis leadership team is dedicated to providing first-class support for our Servicemen and women, and I am excited to once again take part in that most sacred of missions!"

In his new role, Mr. Gaddy will also be managing the Qualis Corporation Orlando, FL office and operations. Ron, together with his wife Lisa, and his family reside in the Orlando area.

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Qualis Corporation is a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with a 28-year distinguished history as a trusted Air Force, Army, Navy, DOD, MDA, and NASA partner. Our qualifications are deeply rooted in the entire acquisition life cycle for highly complex ACAT I-III urgent operational needs in support of the Warfighter.