CEO

William T. (Bill) Pollard Jr. has been with Monterey since its founding. Bill has over 30 years’ experience in Systems Acquisition/Contracting, Program Management, Strategic and Organizational Planning. He is responsible for devising Monterey strategies and policies to ensure the company meets it goals and objectives.  Bill plans, directs and coordinates operational activities and the delivery support services to our customers. He is responsible for ensuring the financial health and operations of Monterey. Bill is a Department of Defense Certified Acquisition Professional Contracting Level III and Program Management Level I. His main hobby is spending time with his eight grandchildren.

Email: bill.pollardmcix.com

PRESIDENT

Michael (Mike) Knipper, Ph.D. joined Monterey following his recent retirement from the Air Force after 20 years in the acquisition arena. Mike has significant experience in leading staff and project teams, strategic sourcing, implementing organizational change, management policies/procedures and program management.  He is responsible for the hiring, training, quality control and day-to-day operations of Monterey. Mike supports the CEO on the focus of achieving Monterey goals and objectives. He is a Department of Defense Certified Acquisition Professional, Contracting Level III, and is on the faculty at the University of Tennessee’s Center for Executive Education. Mike loves to talk about sports and makes every effort to play as much golf as he can!  His 3 boys (15, 12, & 10 yrs) keep him and his wife occupied during football, baseball, and basketball season. 

Email: mike.knippermcix.com

Vice President, Plans and Programs

Mark Avery has over 30 years’ experience with industry and government in varied technical management roles involving program/project management, acquisition support, strategic planning, and information systems (IT) development. Mark provides direction on the day-to-day operations of our military services and other federal contracts. He leads the market intelligence and IT support functional areas, including coordinating with our program managers on workload and employee performance. Mark assists with the formulation of policies, procedures and strategic planning for Monterey. An NRA-certified instructor in multiple disciplines, Mark enjoys training individuals on firearms use and how to properly handle, carry, store, and use them.

Email: mark.averymcix.com

Vice President, Operations

Robert (Bob) Glaves has over 30 years’ experience in program and project management, strategic/organizational planning, business development, marketing planning and strategic alliances. Bob directs the day-to-day operations of Monterey’s contracts with the Veterans Administration, including coordinating with our program managers on workload and employee performance. He assists with the formulation of policies, procedures and strategic planning for Monterey. Bob’s favorite hobby is golfing.

Email: bob.glavesmcix.com