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Robert D. Coffey, President

President of The Gordian Group, Mr. Coffey co-founded The Gordian Group with Mr. Mellon in 1990 to develop and implement JOC programs for public owners throughout the United States. Mr. Coffey is responsible for day to day operations and performance of the company.

Mr. Coffey is also responsible for The Gordian Group’s information technology, which includes research, development, design and maintenance of all networks, software, and web sites. He has consulted on all projects completed by The Gordian Group to coordinate IT issues. Mr. Coffey designed and supervised the development of eGordian, The Gordian Group’s proprietary web-based information management system. eGordian includes all of the project management functions and capabilities that are necessary to fully support the JOC process. Previously, Mr. Coffey designed and developed PROGEN, The Gordian Group’s legacy JOC information management system.  

Prior to helping Mr. Mellon form The Gordian Group, Mr. Coffey designed projects for both private and government clients for CRSS, Inc. In this role, he managed design, conducted client meetings, managed project budgets, negotiated changes of scope, prepared project schedules and prepared financial status reports. 

Roy E. Kemper, VP, Finance

Mr. Kemper, a licensed Certified Public Accountant, joined The Gordian Group in September 2011 and is responsible for the Company’s accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax, risk management and human resource functions.  Mr. Kemper employs his extensive experience in both public and private accounting to tackle a wide range of accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and business activities in his position.

Prior to joining The Gordian Group, Mr. Kemper spent 10 years at BI-LO, LLC, progressing from Senior Analyst to Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, where he spent his last six years.  In that role, he was responsible for all internal and external reporting as well as all facets of general accounting.  Prior to BI-LO, Mr. Kemper spent four years as an auditor with Deloitte & Touche.  The skill set he brings to Gordian includes a vast understanding of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial analysis.

Mr. Mahler joined The Gordian Group in 1998 and leads the company’s contracting and proposal activities. His responsibilities encompass the key functions of pricing the Company’s products and services, coordinating and preparing responses to requests for proposals, and negotiating the terms and conditions of client contracts. A business management and contracts veteran, Mr. Mahler lends his decades of experience and undergraduate business studies at the University of Pittsburgh to overseeing these critical functions. 

Prior to joining Gordian, Mr. Mahler was responsible for facility management and construction contract administration including extensive experience with JOC contracts throughout the eastern U.S. for Roy Jorgensen Associates,  a leading maintenance management firm. Mr. Mahler began his career and earned a strong foundation in public procurement as Business Manager of the North Star School District in Boswell, PA.

Scott M. Smith, VP, Sales

Mr. Smith leads The Gordian Group’s business development organization. In his role, he is primarily responsible for revenue growth and market penetration of The Gordian Group’s full suite of solutions.

Mr. Smith has nearly 20 years of industry experience with enterprise software and information services companies in sales leadership and executive management positions, including serving as the president and general manager of a multinational firm delivering business information services. Additional industry experience includes management positions with Software AG, Parametric Technology Corporation and The Kendall Company, a subsidiary of Tyco International.  Prior to his joining industry, Mr. Smith was on active duty service with the United States Navy.  He is a combat-decorated Naval Aviator.  Mr. Smith holds Bachelor degrees in Economics and English from Duke University and a Master of Business Administration from Old Dominion University. 

Marty Hanahan, Director, Marketing

Ms. Hanahan joined Gordian in 2008 with over 25 years of experience in marketing and relationship management in various industries. Ms. Hanahan provides strategic and tactical leadership of Gordian’s Marketing activities. She is responsible for providing the thought leadership and communication support to develop new and expanded business relationships. 

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Hanahan held varied sales, marketing and customer service leadership positions for Banc One (now Chase), Proctor & Gamble and others. She has served as marketing consultant, guest lecturer in direct marketing forums, and Adjunct Marketing Professor. She holds a BBA in Marketing and an MBA from Kent State University. 

Jeffery O. James, Director, Information Technology

Mr. James joined Gordian in 2001, and he oversees all Gordian IT staff and infrastructure. The IT staff includes technical support, software development, networking, and database management.

While he performs in a technical capacity, Mr. James has a thorough understanding of the Job Order Contracting process. This understanding is reflected in his solutions for the technical needs of all clients and contractors.

Additionally, he developed eGordian, The Gordian Group’s proprietary web-based information management system. eGordian includes all of the project management functions and capabilities that are necessary to fully support the JOC process. Previously, Mr. James assisted with the design and was the primary developer of PROGEN, The Gordian Group’s legacy JOC information management system. Mr. James also developed DMAP, our proprietary database management and publishing software that we use to customize and localize Construction Task Catalogs.

Ammon T. Lesher, Corporate Counsel

Mr. Lesher joined The Gordian Group as Corporate Counsel in 2013.  His primary responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of responses to requests for proposals, the preparation and negotiation of client contracts, maintaining the company’s registrations and authorizations, and providing guidance on various legal issues.  

Mr. Lesher has extensive experience handling corporate matters involving contracts, sales, intellectual property, employment issues and regulatory compliance, which he routinely employs to minimize the company’s exposure and protect its most valuable assets.  Prior to joining The Gordian Group, Mr. Lesher worked for several leading law firms in Greenville, SC, managing both transactional and litigation matters for corporate clients.  He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law, as well as B.S. and M.S. degrees from the College of Charleston.  

J. Michael West, Director, Construction Data

Mr. West joined Gordian in 2003 and is a certified cost engineer with over 22 years of experience developing construction cost databases. Mr. West manages the team responsible for the preparation of customized Construction Task Catalogs and Technical Specifications for all our clients.

Prior to joining The Gordian Group, Mr. West was employed by Project Time & Cost in Atlanta where he was responsible for preparing cost estimates and management of the cost estimating group for PT&C’s DOD Job Order Contracts worldwide. Mr. West has extensive cost estimating experience utilizing CACES, MCACES, M-CACES, Composer Gold, MC2 Navy’s CES, CEG, Success and Timberline.