SNA International LLC Announces New Executive Appointments

Virginia-based forensic, biometric and identity intelligence solutions provider SNA International LLC has announced two new additions to its executive leadership team.

Former President of Inflow Ryan Hayes will become the new President of SNA. With over 20 years of experience in various positions, Hayes was also the Vice President of Forensic Intelligence for PAE. Prior to that he was the Vice President of Identity Operations for A-T Solutions, and the Deputy Technical Director at the Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center (TEDAC).

Also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Hayes helped to establish and lead TEDAC, Combined Explosive Exploitation Cell, and Naval Forensics and Biometrics programs for the Department of Justice and Department of Defense. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Mary Washington, and holds a Master of Business Administration from MIT.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead SNA into the future. SNA is known for scientific, technical, and professional excellence, and has a sterling reputation in the government industry,” said Hayes. “I’m looking forward to working with SNA’s customers, partners, and employees to continue and enhance this culture of excellence while creating new growth for both the company and its employees.”

“Ryan brings a deep understanding of forensic science and identity intelligence,” said Steve Niezgoda, Chief Executive Officer of SNA. “With a proven track record building and leading organizations that deliver scientific and technical excellence, Ryan’s expertise will benefit not only SNA’s customers, but its employees and partners, as well. We are fortunate to have him join SNA to lead the company into its next phase of growth.”

SNA also announced the appointment of Cecily Sullivan as its new Chief Growth Officer. Sullivan joins SNA with 19 years of senior leadership positions, including her most recent role as a Director of Business Development at PAE, where she was in charge of new business for counter-threat solutions. She holds her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Forensics Criminalistics from the University of Central Oklahoma.

In addition to her experience at PAE, Sullivan also held various management and technical laboratory management positions with a number of state and local law enforcement agencies, among them the Austin Police Department Crime Laboratory, the Texas Department of Public Safety Austin Crime Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

“I’m looking forward to building on SNA’s past successes,” commented Sullivan. “The company is delivering highly differentiated scientific work in complex mission environments and has a motivated and qualified workforce.”

“Cecily is both a respected scientist and a proven business development leader,” said Niezgoda. “SNA’s markets demand scientific and technical excellence, and Cecily’s experience creating innovative solutions that meet scientific quality standards will generate tremendous value for both our customers and partners,” he added, before going on to say that SNA has much to gain from Sullivan’s scientific expertise and experience in the defense and intel markets.

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May 13, 2020 – by Tony Bitzionis