About Us

What We Do

Empowering DoW Solutions with Employee Ownership

As a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Thompson Gray, Inc. aligns the success of our employees with the success of our Federal Government customers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and dedication to delivering exceptional results.

Our ESOP structure isn’t just a benefit for our employees—it’s a promise to our clients. Every team member is invested in the outcomes we deliver, creating a unique culture of ownership and accountability that sets us apart. This shared commitment drives us to provide tailored, practical solutions that address the evolving needs of our Defense customers.

At Thompson Gray, we are proud not only of the work we do but also of the communities we serve. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with a strong presence in the National Capital Region and Orlando, Florida, we are deeply committed to making a positive impact in the regions where we live and work. Our ESOP culture extends beyond the workplace, encouraging each employee to take ownership not only of our mission but also of our role in supporting local communities. Whether through local initiatives or charitable efforts, we are dedicated to building lasting, meaningful relationships within the communities we call home.

Meet our Founder

Executive Team

Todd Johnston

Chief Executive Officer

Huntsville, AL

Todd Johnston - Chief Executive Officer

Todd serves as the CEO at Thompson Gray, responsible for leading the company’s strategic direction and overseeing company operations. With over 20 years of experience leading Federal sector practices at large and mid-size companies, his leadership is central to ensuring the seamless integration of strategy and operations, positioning the company for sustained success.

Ron Gray

Executive Chairman

Huntsville, AL

Ron Gray - Executive Chairman

Ron has over 37 years of Federal Government contracting experience supporting Department of Defense and NASA customers in Huntsville and Washington, DC. He has managed technical and business organizations his entire career and has specific expertise in the growth and management of small businesses in a method that results in an exceptional work environment for staff and superior support and products for customers. Ron has been inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame and has been recognized as a Distinguished Engineering Fellow by the University of Alabama.

Lyndsey Shelton

Chief Revenue Officer

Huntsville, AL

Lyndsey Shelton - Chief Revenue Officer

Lyndsey serves as the Chief Revenue Officer at Thompson Gray, overseeing the Huntsville and Orlando portfolios. With over 21 years of experience, she has developed extensive expertise in federal contracting, Army financial management, and the deployment and sustainment of ERP systems. As one of the longest-serving employees at Thompson Gray, her leadership and strategic insight have been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and success.

Thomas "Pat" Riley

Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs

Crystal City, VA

Thomas "Pat" Riley - Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs

Pat leads the Thompson Gray’s Functional Proponent Support efforts in Northern Virginia. Pat has worked over 40 years in DoW and Financial Management. He has led the professional development of financial management workforce in DoW and has in-depth understanding of DoW financial management organizational structures, operating environments, and business process policies, procedures, and practices.

Ashley Lipham

Vice President of Client Solutions

Huntsville, AL

Ashley Lipham - Vice President of Client Solutions

Ashley serves as Vice President of Client Solutions at Thompson Gray, providing strategic oversight of a broad portfolio supporting numerous U.S. Army customers. Since joining Thompson Gray in 2014—and beginning her government contracting career in 2008—she has developed deep expertise in financial management, program execution, customer engagement, workforce development, and enterprise growth.
Ashley leads a team of more than 120 professionals delivering mission‑critical capabilities across test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment; training and simulation; program management; logistics; and financial management. Recognized for her ability to build enduring customer partnerships and cultivate high‑performing leaders, she plays a central role in strengthening Thompson Gray’s operational capacity and expanding its market position. Her leadership culminated in a key milestone in 2023 when her team secured the company’s first large prime contract award.

Dani Edde

Vice President of Client Solutions

Huntsville, AL

Dani Edde - Vice President of Client Solutions

Dani Edde serves as the Vice President of Client Solutions at Thompson Gray Inc., where she leads portfolios for PEO Aviation, PEO Missile, AMC, and NASA. With more than 20 years of experience in business management, Dani has been providing dedicated financial and audit support to Army customers since 2011. She has been a key member of the Thompson Gray team for over a decade, contributing significantly to the company’s success in managing complex client solutions. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Dani enjoys spending her free time with her family and traveling with her husband, balancing her professional commitments with personal fulfillment.

Kerry Burroughs

Chief Financial Officer

Huntsville, AL

Kerry Burroughs - Chief Financial Officer

Kerry serves as Chief Financial Officer of Thompson Gray and is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting. A graduate of the University of Alabama, she began her career in public accounting, where she gained extensive experience in audit, taxation, compliance, and business consulting. As CFO, Kerry leads Thompson Gray’s financial strategy and operations, with a focus on financial performance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and long-term planning. She is committed to maintaining a strong financial foundation that supports Thompson Gray’s continued growth and success as an employee-owned company.

Directors

Pamela Fulton

Director

Crystal City, VA

Pamela Fulton - Director

Pamela serves as Director of Financial Management, Integrated ERP System Sustainment, and Workforce Transformation. Her extensive experience is rooted in her military and distinguished defense contractor career, which laid the foundation for her deep understanding of financial management and human resources. With a successful career spanning over 37 years, Pamela has cultivated her knowledge and proficiency in various domains, including Financial Operations, Human Capital Management, Change Management, ERP Sustainment, Organizational Transformation, and Leadership. Pamela continues to hone her skills and lead teams with excellence across multiple locations, including Germany, Korea, South Carolina, Indiana, and Virginia. She is married with 3 children.

Ana Wimbush

Director

Crystal City, VA

Ana Wimbush -Director

Ana serves as a Director at Thompson Gray. With a career spanning over 17 years, Ana has acquired vast experience in business process integration, training, policy development, and sustainment in Financial Management, Human Resources, and Logistics in both private and public sectors. This diverse exposure makes her uniquely equipped to lead teams at DoD and Army, handling day-to-day execution, Command Direct Support, and the implementation of novel programs and processes.

Leah Gnaoui

Director

Crystal City, VA

Leah Gnaoui - Director

Leah serves as the Director of Systems Support, overseeing projects in G-Invoicing, advanced data analytics, intelligent automation, and emerging GFEBS functionality. Currently a G-Invoicing SME at USAFMCOM Tier II, she has 17 years diverse experience in Army Financial Management – having worked as a federal civilian and contractor, at both the Headquarters and Command levels, and in multiple OCONUS locations. She specializes in combining functional experience with system development expertise and has been with Thompson Gray since 2013.

Wes Robinson

Director

Crystal City, VA

Wes Robinson - Director

Wes Robinson is a strategic financial executive and retired Army Senior Executive with over 30 years of leadership in federal financial management and ERP transformation. He has a proven track record of managing multibillion-dollar budgets and leading large-scale digital modernizations, including the Army’s transition to the General Fund Enterprise Business System. Currently, he is serving as a Director at Thompson Gray, Inc. Wes specializes in systems integration, audit readiness, systems governance, and aligning complex financial operations with mission outcomes. His extensive background spans executive roles within the Office of the ASA(FM&C), as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Financial Operations and Information (DASA-FOI) and the Director of Management and Control for Army Budget, and leadership positions across the U.S. Army.

Jessica Olive

Director

Huntsville, AL

Jessica Olive - Director

Jessica serves as a Director at Thompson Gray, overseeing a diverse portfolio that includes PEO Aviation, NASA, AMCOM, and ACC. With more than 14 years of Army audit, financial, and programmatic support experience, Jessica brings deep expertise in program and project management, complemented by advanced analytical capabilities and financial forecasting skill. Since joining Thompson Gray in 2015, Jessica has consistently delivered high‑impact results, strengthening organizational performance and driving mission success. She holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Florida Institute of Technology and remains committed to excellence in every aspect of her work.

Alan Johnson

Director

Wiesbaden, Germany

Alan Johnson - Director

Alan joined Thompson Gray in 2019 and currently serves as a Director, leading data-driven initiatives to support the mission-critical needs of his Army customers. In this role, he oversees data migration management, benchmarks key performance indicators, monitors data quality, and delivers comprehensive reporting to ensure the integrity of critical information systems.
Leveraging extensive expertise gained from managing data migrations across multiple Army ERP deployments, Alan designs and implements sustainable, data-centric solutions. By pairing advanced Big Data methodologies with readily available desktop tools, he creates and deploys highly accessible, user-friendly technical solutions.
Reflecting Thompson Gray’s expanding global footprint, Alan and his family recently relocated to Wiesbaden, Germany, to support the company’s first international prime contract with the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD).

Gary Nunley

Director

Huntsville, AL

Gary Nunley - Director

Gary serves as a Director at Thompson Gray, where he manages the PEO CS & CSS portfolio. With over 15 years of experience supporting Army customers in production, modification, fielding, and programmatic support, he has been a crucial asset to the company since 2019. His commitment to excellence has significantly contributed to the company’s growth, including securing Thompson Gray’s first major Prime contract award in 2023. A native of Huntsville, Gary lives there with his wife and two daughters.

Stephanie Gibbs

Director

Huntsville, AL

Stephanie Gibbs - Director

As Director of Program Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires at Thompson Gray, Stephanie provides strategic leadership backed by more than two decades of specialized financial management expertise across Redstone Arsenal. A key member of the Thompson Gray team since 2019, she delivers critical programmatic and financial support to Army missions. She currently resides in Madison, AL, with her husband and two children.

Kristi Swords

Director

Orlando, FL

Kristi Swords - Director

Kristi serves as the Director of Thompson Gray’s Orlando and Central Florida portfolio, leading a team of professionals supporting CPE STRI and T2COM. Since joining Thompson Gray in 2015, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership, building on her prior role as Program Manager, where she directed teams across TSMO, PEO STRI, SMDC, and AMCOM. With more than 25 years of experience in accounting and financial management for government and private-sector organizations, Kristi is dedicated to delivering mission-aligned solutions and cultivating high-performing teams that strengthen Army readiness. She works closely with customers to provide programmatic support, streamline business processes, and enhance data reporting, while partnering with developers to implement dashboards and automated solutions that drive efficiency and informed decision-making.

Brian Luzanski

Director

Pittsburgh, PA

Brian Luzanski - Director

Brian serves as a Director at Thompson Gray, overseeing the Army Financial Improvement (AFI) and Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL portfolios. He directly leads a team of professionals supporting U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) and Base Realignment Command (BRAC). A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Brian brings over 12 years of experience leading large, multidisciplinary project teams while supporting both Private and Public Sector clients. Possessing expertise in the areas of Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), business process improvement, and E&DL, he has earned the trust of his clients by consistently delivering exceptional support. Brian joined Thompson Gray in 2025 and currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife.

Matt Spradlin

Director

Huntsville, AL

Matt Spradlin - Director

Matt Spradlin serves as a Director at Thompson Gray, where he provides leadership across program execution, customer relationships, business development, and operational growth. With more than thirty years of experience in leadership, program management, government contracting, and operations, Matt brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams, improving business processes, and delivering mission-focused solutions for government customers. He is passionate about developing people, strengthening customer partnerships, and creating sustainable growth through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence. Matt has been with Thompson Gray since 2017 and resides in Huntsville, Alabama with his wife and children.

Mike Lowery

Director

Huntsville, AL

Mike Lowery - Director

Mike brings more than a decade of experience across government and industry and serves as Director of Business Operations, where he provides oversight of human resources, security, information technology, contracts, and operations. He manages the day-to-day operations of the business and builds the processes and infrastructure that keep the company’s people, technology, and resources working efficiently as it grows. Mike is a native of Huntsville, Alabama and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, along with the Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) designation from the National Contract Management Association. He joined Thompson Gray in February 2022. Outside the office, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, extended family, and friends.

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About Us

What We Do

Empowering DoW Solutions with Employee Ownership

Executive Team

Todd Johnston

Chief Executive Officer

Ron Gray

Executive Chairman

Lyndsey Shelton

Chief Revenue Officer

Thomas "Pat" Riley

Executive Vice President of Strategic Programs

Ashley Lipham

Vice President of Client Solutions

Dani Edde

Vice President of Client Solutions

Kerry Burroughs

Chief Financial Officer

Directors

Pamela Fulton

Director

Ana Wimbush

Director

Leah Gnaoui

Director

Wes Robinson

Director

Jessica Olive

Director

Alan Johnson

Director

Gary Nunley

Director

Stephanie Gibbs

Director

Kristi Swords

Director

Brian Luzanski

Director

Matt Spradlin

Director

Mike Lowery

Director

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At Thompson Gray, we deliver exceptional solutions that empower the Department of War to meet today’s challenges. With a culture of employee ownership, our team is motivated to create tailored solutions that drive lasting results and help our clients achieve mission success.

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