BOULDER, CO — Flatirons Solutions Corp., a professional services firm that provides consulting, systems integration, systems & software engineering, and program management expertise to corporate and government clients, announced today the appointment of Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret) as it's CEO and President. Mr. Zelibor succeeds the retiring co-founder and CEO, John Pritchard. Mr. Zelibor brings significant senior leadership experience to Flatirons Solutions with over thirty years of government service and is recognized as a leader with expertise in strategic planning and broad technical issues. Mr. Zelibor is known for transforming organizations through his visionary leadership and the board of directors believes he can significantly increase the efficiency of Flatirons' operations. His experience in aviation, information technology and knowledge management will provide Flatirons with unique insights into the commercial and government markets. "One of the leading issues facing corporations and the government today is the management of large volumes of data, rich media, and document publishing. That, coupled with the requirement to upgrade the nation's air traffic management system, makes Flatirons Solutions ideally suited to grow in these markets." says Zelibor. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take the Company to the next level of service and provide solutions for our customers with our expert consultants and systems engineers."
Mr. Zelibor's previous positions include Dean of the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership at the United States Naval War College; VP for Strategic Operations, Strategies Business Unit, Science Applications International Corporation; Director of Global Operations, United States Strategic Command; Director, Space, Information Warfare, Command and Control on the Navy staff; Chief Information Officer (CIO), Navy; Commander, Carrier Group Three; and Commander, Naval Space Command.
According to Irv Pfister, Flatiron's Board Chairman, "The assignment of Tom Zelibor as the CEO and President of Flatirons Solutions will combine Tom’s exceptional experience with Flatirons’ solid foundation to continue the company’s success."