About

As of January 2025,
Ventus is now 100% employee owned, joining the ranks of Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) companies.

An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that gives workers ownership interest in the company in the form of stock shares.

Who We Are

We target game-changing innovations to enhance organizational success with our team of expert engineers, cutting-edge technology subject matter experts and technical program managers.

We understand that innovation goes beyond just technical know-how, but also requires solutions across the spectrum including organizational, planning, and operational processes.

We provide our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and aquisitions where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. Our core team is experienced, skilled, and connected. We work with clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities. Ventus is proud to be 100% employee-owned. We employ particularly talented individuals that will help your organization thrive.


Our leadership

Mike Poirier

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Regan Campbell

Chief Growth Officer/Chief Operating Officer

Paul Hoppenjans

Chief Financial Officer/Controller

Anne Kuprenas

Vice President Contracts and Proposals

Duane Ashton

Vice President/Division Director

Woods Brown

Division Director

David Kirk

Division Director

Beth van Burk

Director of Human Resources

Katie Ritter

Director of Recruiting

Jennifer Walia

Director of Communications


Our Board of Directors

Kim Blaugher

Advisory Director

Van Gurley

Board Member

Ken Krieg

Board Member

Christine Langlois-Poirier

Board Member

Ron LaSalvia

Board Member:

Mike Poirier

Board Member

Christina Tragle

Board Member