Welcome to Universal Strategy Group, Inc. (USGI)!
USGI’s mission is “preserving and protecting American security”, which we accomplish through our commitment to a diverse US government customer portfolio backed by stellar performance and continued growth since our founding.
Our Team
T.S. SLEMP
Chief Executive Officer & President
T.S. Slemp is a former US Army Officer with over 35 years’ experience in national security. Tim leads our team in pursuit of our corporate mission to "Preserve and Protect American Security" and built USGI into a premier provider of mission support, cybersecurity and IT, and training services to our US Government and private sector customers.
ALIDA OSTERLIN
Executive Vice President
Alida supports USGI with a diverse and accomplished academic and professional background, which includes extensive program and project management experience, and as a contributor to published works related to national security issues.
CHARLES MEALER
Vice President of Operations
Chuck is a results-driven individual adept at translating strategic objectives into achievable team tasks. Chuck is a former US Army Noncommissioned Officer who brings over 25 years’ experience in leading and managing cross-functional and multi-national teams in support of US strategic initiatives.
DON KING
Director of Human Resources
Don is a former law enforcement officer with over 20 years’ experience supporting the US government in multiple facets and leads our HR team in the recruitment and retention of our most valuable asset – our employees!
VANCE GARDNER
Director of Finance & Accounting
Vance brings extensive experience in managing internal and external financial operations, with a comprehensive background in support of small to large corporations in the manufacturing, service, and technology sectors, including over 20 years supporting government and military contracts
T. GWYDDON 'DATA' OWEN
Director of Cyber & Technology
‘Data’ brings more than 25 years of cyber operations & technological experience with the US Air Force, UK Ministry of Defense, the Australian Defense Force, and other international partners. ‘Data’ is one of the nation's foremost experts in digital operations and employed his skills on countless operations spanning the tactical to strategic levels, generating favorable real-world, global-scale outcomes.
ROB WAY
Senior Security Officer
Rob is a former US Army Chief Warrant Officer with over 30 years’ experience in leading, implementing, and managing security initiatives, special projects, and compartmentalized operations in support of the US Government.
ARIEL TAYLOR
Staff Accountant
Ariel supports the team with over 6 years’ experience in monitoring and reconciling costs and implementing quality controls to preserve the integrity and accuracy of our financial information.