Experienced Leadership

ESN¹s management team consists of seasoned professionals who combine military, technical, and business-management experience. This executive team has been instrumental in setting the strategy that has led to
ESN¹s rapid growth and our commitment to providing superior products, services, and support.

ESN¹s executive management team:

• Raymond F. Lopez Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer
• Daniel Shapiro, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
• Ralph Dicicco, Chief Policy Officer (CPO)
• Denny Groh, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
• William Valentine Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
• Shelley Smith, Director of Contracts
• Valerie Thomas, Director of Human Resources and Administration
• Wesley Mandler, Controller
• Nick Antone, Information Systems Manager


• Paul Barber, Executive Director, Maritime Division
• Jim Hunt, Executive Director, Air-Land Division
• Frank Lalley, Executive Director, Veterans Affairs Division
• Brian Shipley, Executive Director, Office of the Secretary of Defense Division