President & Chief Executive Officer
Chief Growth Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
Senior Vice President, Technology
Senior Vice President, Operations
Vice President, Human Resources
Wayne Wilkinson is an accomplished leader with experience leading defense, intelligence and technology organizations through periods of rapid growth and development. As President and CEO of Integral Federal, Wayne significantly strengthens the leadership of the company by providing a tremendous set of capabilities and a deep background within the IT services and intelligence analysis federal marketplace. A government contracting veteran of over 30 years, his expertise spans all areas of business including strategic planning, business development, operations and finance. Wayne is responsible for setting the strategic direction, long-term goals, and growth objectives while positioning the firm for continued expansion.
Mr. Wilkinson has held several key executive roles at various government contracting organizations including Whitney, Bradley and Brown (WBB), Harding Security Associates, Athena Innovative Solutions and L-3. Most recently, he served as the chief operating officer at Ace Info Solutions.
Mr. Wilkinson holds a B.S. in accounting from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and an M.B.A. from Marymount University.
As Chief Growth Officer at Integral, Amanda J. Windle is responsible for implementing a comprehensive growth strategy, identifying new business opportunities, and developing effective go-to-market strategies. She brings more than 25 years’ experience in Delivery, Business Development, and Capture Management in support of Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Federal Civilian missions and enterprise modernization.
She previously led business development and capture efforts for Amazon Web Services, Novetta, Raytheon Blackbird Technologies, and ManTech, winning nearly $4B in prime contracts. She has also led ISO-9001 certification efforts, establishing and maturing BD, Capture, and Proposal processes and procedures and formalizing coordination with supporting functions.
Mrs. Windle is a US Army veteran and graduate of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. She deployed with the 66th Military Intelligence Company in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and supported special operations missions in garrison through translation of training materials and language training. She is fluent in Modern Standard Arabic, with a specialization in Iraqi dialect, and Spanish.
Mrs. Windle resides in Northern Virginia with her husband of nearly 25 years and is the mother of an adult son and daughter.
As Chief Financial Officer at Integral Federal, Manuel Mendez will be responsible for managing the business operations of the company in support of the company’s strategic direction and growth objectives. He will oversee all aspects of financial planning and reporting, accounting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, auditing, program finance, contracts, IT, quality and pricing strategy.
Prior to joining Integral Federal, Manuel served as Vice president of Financial Planning and Analysis and Government Compliance at Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE) until its sale to Amentum in 2022. During his tenure, Manuel helped guide the company through a business area divestiture, its Initial Public Offering, several acquisitions and the company’s ultimate sale to private equity. Prior to his role at PAE, he held increasingly senior financial leadership roles at Engility and Harris Corporation.
Mr. Mendez holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Los Andes and an M.B.A. from Georgetown University.
Heather Gerczak is the Chief Administrative Officer at Integral Federal, bringing over 20 years of strategic leadership in government contracting, contracts management, and M&A integration. In her role, she oversees Human Resources, Administration, Facilities Management, Marketing, Contracts, Subcontracts & Procurement, and Security—ensuring operations are aligned with strategic goals, processes are efficient, and a positive, high-performance culture thrives across the organization.
Before joining Integral in late 2022, Heather served as Vice President of Corporate Contracts at Amentum and held senior roles at General Dynamics Information Technology, L-3 Communications (now CACI), and Harris Corporation (now Peraton). Her expertise spans large-scale contract management, defense sector operations, and cross-functional leadership across complex federal programs.
Heather is an active leader in the contracting community and currently serves as Chair of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) for Program Year 2025, following years of board service since 2017. A Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) and Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), she earned the NCMA Fellow distinction in 2015. Heather holds a B.A. in Communications from Virginia Tech, a graduate certificate in Procurement and Contracts Management from the University of Virginia, and an M.S. in Management and Leadership from Marymount University.
As Senior Vice President at Integral Federal, Ben Johnston brings more than 20 years of expertise in software development and operational leadership, delivering innovative solutions across the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and commercial sectors. His background spans portfolio and program management, full product lifecycle support, and strategic business development, with a focus on driving mission success through technology.
Ben started his professional career as a software engineer for a US Army data mining and analysis tool suite before moving on to lead software development teams for the US Army. Prior to coming to Integral Federal, Ben successfully led the development and fielding of various systems, led successful capture and proposal efforts, served as the business interface to various DoD, IC and Civilian customers, and provided P&L leadership for over 150 professionals while serving Federal and commercial clients with biometric and identity intelligence solutions.
Ben holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master’s of Science in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin System. He was also nominated for and attended Executive Market Strategy Development at the University of Chicago. Ben Currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife and their two daughters.
John Humphrey is the Senior Vice President of Operations at Integral Federal, bringing more than 30 years of experience across the intelligence, Department of Defense, federal law enforcement, homeland security, and telecommunications sectors. In his current role, he leads the execution of all programs, oversees partner and client relations, and ensures the delivery of top-tier talent and mission-focused solutions.
Throughout his career, John has held multiple executive leadership positions, driving innovation and growth across federal markets. As COO of Technica Corporation, he managed daily operations, strategic planning, and business development, securing the company’s largest contract win of $220 million and overseeing $120 million in annual revenue. He also served as Vice President of Growth, where he developed federal growth strategies and led successful business capture efforts for the DoD.
Previously, John held senior roles at Salient Federal Solutions and CACI, where he built and managed business portfolios supporting the Intelligence Community, homeland security, and federal law enforcement. His work spanned IT, cyber, intelligence analysis, and HUMINT operations. He also played a key role in M&A integration, managing the onboarding of over 500 employees. John began his career as an intelligence analyst and holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s from Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. He resides in Herndon, VA, with his wife and three children.
As Vice President, Kristen brings 25 years of experience in government contracting organizations to her role at Integral Federal. Kristen is responsible for leading the company’s human capital strategy and manages the human resources and talent acquisition functions of the organization.
Kristen began her career in government contracting as an analyst on U.S. Marine Corps contracts before transitioning into Human Resources. Prior to joining Integral Federal, Kristen served as the Chief Human Resources Officer for HighPoint Digital, Inc and Vice President of Human Resources at Oceus Networks. Prior to her role at Oceus, Kristen held increasingly senior leadership roles at Grant Thornton and L-3 Communications.
Kristen holds a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University. She is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and was named an HR Leader of the Year by DCA Live in 2020.
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