About ETC
The Energetics Technology Center (ETC) supports U.S. national security through creative problem solving and actionable thought leadership. Our capabilities support the entire research and development lifecycle, from identifying technology growth areas to developing a STEM workforce. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, ETC provides trusted and objective counsel to Department of Defense, state, and local government agencies and holds multiple Partnership Intermediary Agreements as vehicles for support.
ETC was launched in late 2006 in partnership with the Center for Energetics Concepts Development (CECD) at the University of Maryland and its early work focused on energetics-related research and engineering projects in collaboration with the CECD and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). These joint efforts ranged from examining the science of detonation waves in energetic materials to analyzing blast effects on soldiers. As ETC grew, its work moved into adjacent fields, such as robotics, autonomous systems, literature-based discovery, and developing the next generation of STEM professionals.
ETC’s team stands at over 50 employees with a wide variety of technical and management skills who welcome new opportunities to make a difference for soldiers, seamen, airmen, and civilians. For more information, please contact us.
Employees
Board of Directors
Will Durant, PMP
President & CEO
Mr. Durant manages the Energetics Science and Technology program, which utilizes Machine
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Virginia To
VP, Research & Outreach
Ms. To has more than 25 years of experience as a project
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Joan Michel
VP of Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Michel’s role at ETC is to help drive growth, internal excellence,
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Brad Baker, PhD
VP, Engineering & Engagement
Dr. Brad Baker brings over 35 years of military experience to ETC
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Brian Matheny
Chief Financial Officer
Brian Matheny serves as ETC’s Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Brian is
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Bobby Appleton, PhD
Machine Learning Engineer
Bobby Appleton, Ph.D., joins ETC as a machine learning engineer supporting NSWC
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Ralph Balestrieri
Senior Engineer
Ralph Balestrieri supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division as
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Cole Barbes
Computer Scientist
Cole Barbes is a computer scientist at ETC, supporting the company’s efforts
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Savannah Carnahan
Machine Learning Scientist
Savannah is a Machine Learning Data Engineer with the Energetics Science and
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Howard Cho
Robotics Engineer
Howard Cho, a robotics engineer with advanced experience in autonomous navigation, recently
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Ryan Ciufo, PhD
Manager, Data Science
Dr. Ciufo is a Machine Learning Scientist working with the Energetics Science
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Rachel Crespo
Program Manager
Ms. Crespo supports the Navy SBIR/STTR programs conducting outreach for the DON
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Ruth Doherty, PhD
Senior Chemist
Dr. Doherty is involved in the Energetics Global Awareness initiative and has
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Robert Finson
System Administrator
Rob provides support and maintenance to ETC's information technology systems focusing on
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Mattias Galliano
Machine Learning Scientist
Mattias Galliano has a chemistry and computer science background specializing in artificial
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Shane Gargano
Manager, Information Systems
Mr. Gargano maintains the IT systems for ETC. He began working with
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Lloyd Hardy
Analyst
Mr. Hardy assists with ETC's Machine Discovery and Invention projects. He is
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Caleb Harper
Chemical/Mechanical Engineer
Caleb Harper, Ph.D., joins ETC as a chemical/mechanical engineer supporting NSWC Indian
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Christine Hosto
Program Manager
As an Outreach Specialist, Ms. Hosto supports ETC’s Partnership Intermediary Agreement with
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Aaron Imrie
Software Engineer
Mr. Imrie supports the Global Awareness effort. He worked as a full-stack
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Sarah Kirby
STEM Educator
Sarah Kirby joins ETC as a STEM Educator, supporting the organization’s growing education
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Josiah Lerman
Analyst
Josiah Lerman started with ETC in October 2021 in support of the
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Alicia Meyer
STEM Educator
Alicia Meyer is an experienced educator with classroom experience spanning 3rd through 8th
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John Millemaci, PMP
Senior Program Manager
Mr. Millemaci is experienced in policy and strategy development for the DoD
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Guy Miller, JD
Senior Attorney
Mr. Miller brings to ETC over four decades of federal service. His
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Bridget O'Gorman
Electrical Engineer
Bridget O’Gorman is an electrical engineer working on the BEST START program.
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Clayton Owens, PhD
Senior Chemist
Dr. Owens joined ETC as a Technical Program Manager to develop a
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Matthew Paesch
Manager, Energetics
Matthew Paesch is a Systems Engineer who assists with energetics Joint Venture
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Brandon Paulin
Analyst
Mr. Paulin’s duties focus primarily on efforts associated with the Indian Head
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Gary Prybyla
Senior Engineer
Gary supports our customers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head.
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Donovan Ramos
Technology Specialist
Donovan Ramos comes to ETC as a Technology Specialist, with plans to advance
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Harold Sandusky, PhD
Senior Engineer
Dr. Sandusky received a Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1976 and then
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Dylan Schommer
Mechanical Engineer
Dylan works alongside our Indian Head Naval customer on Micro Electromechanical Systems
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Catherine Shingleton
STEM Engineer
Ms. Shingleton started her work at ETC as an Engineer for the
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Robert Stiegler
Senior Engineer
Mr. Stiegler is an experienced Naval Program manager for the DDR&E National
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Sheri Tiller
STEM Educator
Sheri Tiller is a STEM Educator at ETC. She has taught and engaged
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Elizabeth Watson
Graphic Designer
Beth Watson provides graphic design support for ETC. Current projects include updating the
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Bill Weber
STEM Educator
Bill Weber started with ETC in 2024 as a STEM Educator supporting RoboMasterminds.
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Nathan Webster
Electrical Engineer
Nathan Webster is an ETC electrical engineer supporting the BEST START energy
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Stephen Wilkerson, PhD
Senior Engineer
Stephen Wilkerson retired from the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Aberdeen Proving Grounds
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Treasure Williams
Office Manager
Treasure Williams is the Office Manager at ETC's Headquarters Office. Before joining
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Bill Wilson, PhD
Senior Engineer
Dr. Wilson has been a Principal Engineer for ETC since he retired
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