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Precise Systems Names Tom Viehe as Executive Vice President of Business Development
LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — June 25, 2026 — Precise Systems today announced the appointment of Tom Viehe as Executive Vice President of Business Development. In this strategic leadership role, Viehe will oversee the development of enterprise-wide growth processes and advance initiatives that support the firm’s continued expansion across the Navy surface, subsurface, and training communities.
With more than a decade of business development leaderships experience, Viehe has built and led high-performing teams, developed diversified pipelines across key defense customers, and implemented scalable business development processes that improve win rates and operational efficiency. His experience spans Army, Navy, Air Force, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), NATO, and international partners, with a strong focus on advanced capabilities including digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and systems integration.
“Tom has the rare ability to bring people together around what matters most: understanding customers, solving real problems, and helping teams do their best work,” said Matthew Orsino, Chief Growth Officer. “He brings a disciplined, results-driven approach to growth that aligns directly with how we are scaling Precise Systems. He will help drive enterprise-wide excellence as we tackle some of our nation’s most pressing challenges and deliver mission impact for the warfighter.”
Viehe most recently served as Vice President of Business Development at Valkyrie Enterprises, where he led top-line and bottom-line growth, diversified the company’s customer base and offerings, and built the business development organization and processes from the ground up. Prior to Valkyrie Enterprises, Viehe held senior business development and capture leadership roles at Systems Engineering Group (SEG), T-Solutions, and IDS International. Across these roles, he consistently delivered strong results, including leading major prime contract wins, improving win rates, developing new growth personnel, and securing significant sole-source and competitive awards.
“I’m excited to join Precise Systems at a time of such strong momentum and transformation,” said Viehe. “The company’s commitment to its people, its customers, and the work it delivers creates a strong foundation for growth unlike anything I’ve seen in the industry. I can’t wait to work with the team to expand our capabilities, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver impactful results for the warfighter.”
Viehe holds a Master of Letters in International Security Studies and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. He is also an active community leader, previously serving on the Board of Directors for 826DC, a nonprofit focused on supporting youth writing and education initiatives.
About Precise Systems:
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Precise Systems Welcomes Mark Gerasch as Vice president of Strategic Capture
LEXINGTON PARK, MD — May 26, 2026 — Precise Systems, Inc., a leading provider of innovative solutions supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Gerasch as Vice President of Strategic Capture.
Mr. Gerasch brings more than three decades of proven success in driving strategic growth, expanding market presence, and leading high-performing business development organizations across the defense and government services sectors. In his new role, he will focus on advancing Precise Systems’ growth strategy, strengthening customer relationships, and identifying new opportunities aligned to the company’s expanding portfolio of capabilities and solutions.
“Mark’s track record of building and scaling business development functions, coupled with his deep understanding of the government contracting landscape, makes him a strong addition to our growth organization,” said Matthew Orsino, Chief Growth Officer at Precise Systems. “His leadership and strategic vision will support our continued momentum as we evolve our capabilities and deliver greater impact for our customers and the warfighter.”
Mr. Gerasch most recently served as Executive Vice President of Growth at RMC Global, where he led enterprise-wide growth initiatives, established comprehensive business development infrastructure, and drove market expansion through strategic partnerships and customer engagement. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver results, including sustained year-over-year growth and the successful development of new business lines and capture strategies.
Prior to RMC, Mr. Gerasch held senior leadership roles at ZENETEX, LLC, General Dynamics Information Technology, and Anteon International, where he was instrumental in growing revenue, expanding customer bases, and building high-performing teams within complex defense environments. His experience spans full lifecycle business development, including pipeline development, capture management, proposal execution, and strategic planning.
“Precise Systems has built a strong reputation for delivering mission-focused solutions and maintaining a people-first culture,” said Gerasch. “I am excited to join a team that is committed to innovation, growth, and supporting the warfighter. I look forward to contributing to the company’s continued success.”
This addition reinforces Precise Systems’ commitment to strengthening its growth organization and delivering integrated capabilities across Advanced Engineering, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare, and Training & Simulation—ensuring customers are equipped with the solutions they need to succeed in today’s evolving mission environment.
About Precise Systems:
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Precise Systems announces Samantha Black as Director of Business Development
Lexington Park, MD — May 5, 2026 — Precise Systems is pleased to announce the addition of Samantha Black as Director of Business Development. In this role, Black will lead strategic growth initiatives, expand customer relationships, and drive capture and pipeline development across key defense markets.
Black brings a proven track record of success in business development, capture strategy, and market expansion within the Department of Defense ecosystem. Most recently, she served as Business Development Manager at Valkyrie Enterprises, where she led high-impact capture efforts, including the successful award of a $48 million Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dam Neck Activity (DNA) recompete. She has built and managed multi-billion-dollar pipelines, developed competitive teaming strategies, and guided opportunities from early market shaping through contract award.
Throughout her career, Black has demonstrated expertise in identifying and qualifying strategic opportunities, aligning pursuits with organizational capabilities, and fostering strong relationships with government stakeholders, industry, and international partners. Her experience spans systems engineering, software, simulation, and training portfolios, with deep engagement across Navy and joint defense markets, including Orlando, Dahlgren, Dam Neck, Crane, and Washington Navy Yard.
Matthew Orsino, Chief Growth Officer at Precise Systems, commented: “Sam brings a powerful combination of strategic insight, disciplined capture execution, and customer-focused engagement. Her ability to translate market intelligence into actionable growth strategies will strengthen our position as we continue to scale our capabilities and solutions across the defense landscape.”
Black’s background also includes extensive experience in competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and proposal development, where she has consistently ensured alignment between customer needs and technical solutions. Her leadership in cross-functional collaboration and pipeline development will play a critical role in advancing Precise Systems’ growth objectives.
As Precise Systems continues to expand its footprint as a solutions-based defense contractor, Black’s addition reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering mission-focused capabilities that support the warfighter and drive customer success.
About Precise Systems:
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Summer Raley Joins Precise Systems as Vice President of Business Development for the NAVAIR Market
Lexington Park, MD — March 20, 2026 — Precise Systems has added seasoned NAVAIR leader Summer Raley as Vice President of Business Development for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) market.
In this role, Raley will lead strategic growth initiatives across the NAVAIR portfolio, expanding Precise Systems’ presence across aviation programs, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), sustainment, and advanced engineering efforts. She will focus on strengthening customer engagement, identifying new mission opportunities, and building strategic partnerships that support innovation and warfighter readiness.
Raley brings more than 22 years of experience supporting NAVAIR and Department of Defense programs, with deep expertise in capture strategy, business development, and operational leadership.
Prior to joining Precise Systems, Raley served as Executive Director of Operations for the FMS & Program Solutions Division at V2X/Vectrus/Zenetex, where she led a $155M+ portfolio spanning more than 50 contracts and 120 task orders with a workforce of over 400 employees supporting organizations including NAVAIR, NAWCAD, NAWCWD, NAVSEA, NAVSUP, the U.S. Marine Corps, and international partners. Her work focused on driving growth across engineering, logistics, training, sustainment, and digital transformation programs.
“Summer brings exceptional knowledge of the NAVAIR community and a strong track record of driving strategic growth,” said Matthew Orsino, Chief Growth Officer at Precise Systems. “Her experience leading complex programs and shaping winning capture strategies will help expand our presence across the naval aviation enterprise and strengthen how we support our customers’ missions.”
Earlier in her career, Raley held senior program management and business development roles supporting multiple NAVAIR program offices including PMA-280 (Tomahawk), PMA-299 (MH-60), PMA-207 (C-130), and PMA-261 (CH-53). She holds a Master’s degree from Towson University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
“Precise Systems has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering and mission-focused solutions,” said Raley. “I’m excited to join the team and help drive growth that advances our customers’ missions and supports the warfighters who depend on these capabilities every day.”
About Precise Systems:
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Precise Systems Welcomes Jack Sears, Jr. as Chief Growth Officer
LEXINGTON PARK, MD – June 22, 2023 — Precise Systems, an established leader in delivering professional services and technical solutions for the Department of Defense, recently announced the addition of Jack Sears, Jr. to the executive team as Chief Growth Officer. With aggressive growth opportunities on Precise Systems’ horizon, Sears will oversee the company’s business development, capture, and proposal activities, and work as a critical executive leadership team member to sustain and drive strategic growth.
Sears brings over 25 years of growth and government contracting experience. In his role, Sears defines strategies, develops supporting plans, and establishes internal and external teaming partnerships to build winning capture plans and proposals for client-focused solutions.
Sears shared that his vision for growth includes “Focusing on core clients, implementing robust capture activities for all strategic opportunities, establishing and maintaining a blended, dynamic pipeline of opportunities, and working with all Precise Systems personnel to expand the growth culture and mindset to all of Precise Systems. We are all in this together.”
Precise Systems, Chief Executive Officer and President Scott Pfister praised Sears’s capabilities and leadership, saying, “Jack brings Precise Systems not only years of exceptional success as a growth executive but also a fundamental understanding that performance excellence requires a true commitment to customers, employees, and leadership, by leading through effort, example and with compassion.”
About Precise Systems
Precise Systems is a professional services company currently working for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Air Force. Our core competencies include acquisition and lifecycle support, advanced engineering, digital transformation, information technology, and technical services. Precise Systems was founded in 1990 to support NAVAIR in successfully delivering on its mission and we continue to provide cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters.
For over 30 years and for our future, Precise Systems demonstrates and continues to demonstrate our expert ability to manage any task, no matter how difficult or complex – offering the Precise solution.
Precise Systems Announces the Promotion of John Amsden to Chief Strategic Officer
LEXINGTON PARK, MD – May 22, 2023 — Precise Systems, an established leader in delivering professional services and technical solutions for the Department of Defense, recently announced the appointment of John Amsden as Chief Strategic Officer, effective February 1, 2023. This promotion recognizes John’s leadership, experience, and dedication to Precise’s vision and core values.
As the Chief Strategy Officer, John will oversee the development and execution of Precise’s corporate strategy, including long-term planning, acquisitions, and the expansion of Precise’s organic capabilities into new markets within the DoD and other Federal Agencies. In addition, he will drive cross-functional business process maturation and integration of newly acquired businesses. John brings 30-plus years of experience in DoD aviation and DoD Government Contractor to this role.
John previously served as the Precise Systems Senior Vice President for Strategy and Growth and was instrumental in exponential growth realized by the company. Prior to joining Precise in 2016, he served as the Program Manager for Test & Evaluation and Systems Engineering and Integration for Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation’s CH-53K helicopter program. In 2005, John retired from the United States Marine Corps, where he served as a CH-53E helicopter pilot.
John holds a BA in Finance and Accounting from Texas A&M University and a MS in Project Management from Boston University.
About Precise Systems
Precise Systems is a professional services company supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs. Our core capabilities include Digital Transformation, Advanced Engineering, Acquisition & Lifecycle Support, Information Technology, and Technical Solutions. Precise was founded in 1990, and since our establishment, we have provided cutting-edge solutions and support to our warfighters. At Precise, we understand and provide expert consultation on network and weapons systems acquisition, maintenance/modernization, and sustainment programs. For over 30 years, Precise Systems has demonstrated and perfected our ability to manage any task, no matter how difficult or complex – offering the Precise Solution.