Tag: human resources
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Ana Richey
Meet Ana Richey – Human Resources manager, breast cancer survivor, and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for October 2025.
October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, where we take time to honor our fighters, survivors, caretakers, angels, and warriors. We also get the chance to share the inspiring stories of individuals who have battled the hurdles and challenges of breast cancer, including our very own – Ana Richey.
Ana joined our Human Resources team in November 2023 during our acquisition of Excet, Inc. Since then, she has made a bright and lasting impact on our employees, her teammates, and our entire Precise Team. Her favorite aspect of working in Human Resources is the chance to build genuine connections with our employees. She believes that strong employee relationships are the foundation of a positive and productive workplace, saying, “Developing these relationships allows me to better understand their individual work situations and provide more meaningful, personalized support.”
As someone who describes herself as resilient, dependable, and loyal, Ana knows that working in Human Resources is the perfect career for her. These traits also got her through a tough and challenging period of her life – battling breast cancer.
Throughout her breast cancer journey, Ana’s family, friends, and faith remained constant sources of strength and inspiration for her, teaching her the power of resilience, gratitude, and hope. Their support gave her a truly tangible strength that lifted her up and kept her going, even through the most difficult moments.
When asked what advice she would give to anyone currently going through cancer treatment, Ana says, “Take it one day at a time. Some days will be hard, and that’s okay. Allow yourself to feel everything. Don’t try to be strong every single moment; just be real. Lean on the people who love you and let their strength carry you when your energy runs low.” She emphasizes how important it is to keep sight of who you are and to know that you are still the same person, just stronger, braver, and more aware of what truly matters. Knowing that better days will come is paramount to overcoming this battle.
Ana has always been inspired by those who face challenges head-on and do not back down when things get tough. One of these figures is Queen Elizabeth II, who she would love the chance to sit down and have dinner with! She explains, “I’d love to ask her how she balanced motherhood with her royal duties. I think hearing her perspective would be incredibly inspiring, because it would show how she managed immense responsibility while remaining committed to her family and her role. I believe her insight would say a lot about resilience, grace under pressure, and the quiet strength it takes to lead a life of service while staying true to oneself.”
To Ana and all of those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer – thank you for your strength, your resilience, and your courage. We are inspired by you, this month and beyond, and we are grateful for the chance to share your stories.
#PeopleOfPrecise: Meet Emily Weber
Meet Emily Weber – Human Resources Specialist, Coast Guard veteran, and Precise Systems’ employee spotlight for October 2025.
Emily joined our Precise Team just last month as part of our acquisition of Mission Focused Systems (MFS), a recognized partner offering systems engineering, project management, research, and cybersecurity services to the Department of Defense (DoD). She knew that Precise and MFS would make a great match after seeing how both companies have a “People First” mindset that runs through the core of each culture. Confident that Precise would take care of her and her fellow MFS teammates, Emily looked forward to this next chapter.
Before her Human Resources career began, Emily served in the United States Coast Guard. While completing her time in the military, she learned many valuable lessons that still impact her work today. One especially important lesson, Emily says, is, “As long as I put in the work, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to!”
This led her to the field of Human Resources, as she cherishes each and every opportunity to help make people’s lives better and assist where she can. Her service in the U.S. Coast Guard and role in Human Resources both provided her with that daily opportunity – one that she is incredibly grateful for.
Now that she is part of our Precise Team, Emily gets the chance to engage with our employees and share our culture with them in her own, unique way. She describes the Precise culture as impactful, caring, and fun, aligning well with the culture she knows at MFS, as well as her own personal philosophy of remaining professionally driven and always people first.
Emily enjoys relaxing after work by catching up on the latest shows. While she is a sucker for reality TV, she also likes dramas or comedies. Her current obsession is The Task, a crime drama set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. She recommends it to anyone looking for a well-written drama!
We are excited to welcome Emily and her MFS co-workers to the Precise Team. We look forward to continuing to scale our expertise with the talent and solutions they will provide to our customers!
Precise Systems Announces the Promotion of Christina Payne to Chief People Officer
LEXINGTON PARK, MD – July 10, 2023 — Precise Systems, an established leader in delivering professional services and technical solutions for the Department of Defense, recently announced the promotion of Christina Payne to Chief People Officer. In this newly created role, Christina, who has led the employee experience since joining the company in 2011, will continue to progress the company’s people strategy and development, driving culture initiatives and ensuring that both the organization and its employees continue to evolve and thrive through the company’s next phase of growth.
“At Precise, our people are paramount to achieving our vision, and Christina’s empathy and leadership in building a culture that embraces Precise’s values have been critical to the company’s progress,” said Scott Pfister, Chief Executive Officer of Precise Systems. “As a vital executive team member, she has proven capabilities in aligning our people strategy with our corporate strategy, supporting our overall organizational goals beyond the traditional scope of people operations. We have benefited greatly from her contributions, and Christina’s promotion reflects our confidence in her stewardship and abilities as well as our dedication to fostering world-class talent.”
Underscoring the company’s commitment to culture and Christina’s success as a people leader, Precise recently earned the Top Workplaces certification for the second year. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built a great culture. The company was awarded its large business Gold Award by the Department of Labor (Hire.Gov), among other company accolades under Christina’s leadership.
“I was drawn to the Precise mission when I first joined the team, and my commitment has only deepened over time,” said Payne. “What excites me daily, though, is working alongside a tremendously driven, talented, and collaborative group of people.”
Christina received a Bachelor of Science from Towson University and a Master of Science in Management with a focus in Human Resources from the University of Maryland University College. She holds a Society of Human Resources Management certification as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional of Human Resources (PHR), and Strategic HR Leadership (SHRL). She is a graduate of Leadership Southern Maryland and a Veteran Ambassador with the SHRM Foundation.
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, Precise Systems has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate our expert ability to manage any task, no matter how difficult or complex – offering the Precise solution.