T.S. SLEMP
Chief Executive Officer & President
Education
•BS, UT Chattanooga (Distinguished Military Graduate)
•MBA, Lipscomb University (Alpha Chi & Delta Mu Delta)
Experience
Mr. Slemp leads our team in pursuit of our corporate vision to "Preserve and Protect American Security". His leadership experience includes over 25 years as a U.S. Army Officer with various command and staff assignments at the tactical through the strategic levels. Since 2007, Mr. Slemp has served as the USGI CEO, successfully building the company into a premiere provider of professional support services to our US Government and private sector clients.
Organizational Affiliations
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- Association of the US Army (AUSA)
- Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- Green Beret Foundation Advisory Board
- Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow)
ALIDA OSTERLIN
Executive Vice President / Program Manager
Education
- BA, Asbury University
- MA, Belmont University
- MA, University of Wales
- MBA, Lipscomb University
- PMP Certified
Experience
Alida Osterlin brings to USGI a diverse and accomplished academic and professional background which includes language studies, extensive program and project management experience, and serving as a contributor to highly regarded published works.
Fun Fact
Alida enjoys cycling through middle Tennessee and keeping her violin skills sharp!
vANCE GARDNER
Director of Finance & Accounting
Education
•BBA, University of Memphis
•MBA, Rockhurst University
Experience
Vance Gardner brings a deep amount of experience in managing internal and external financial operations. Strong comprehensive background in support of small, medium, and large corporations in the manufacturing, service and technology sectors, including over 20 years in support of government and military contracts.
Fun Fact
Vance is a big Chicago Cubs fan! Attended Game 5 of the 2016 World Series at Wrigley Field, the year the Cubs won, ending a championship drought of 108 years. He enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, and golf, when he has time.
John Cooper
Director of HR & Recruiting
Education
•BS, University of Tennessee at Martin
•MA, University of Phoenix
•MA, U.S. Air War College
•MBA, George Mason University
•Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Experience
John Cooper is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 11 years experience in Intelligence and 17 years working in Human Resources. He has directed human resource operations globally.
Fun Fact
John loves all forms of music and spends much of his available time chasing golf balls on the links!