Zach Tomlinson

Zach is responsible for new business development and innovation at Tessera, leading efforts to expand services and enhance the organization’s impact for customers, employees, and the community. He brings a broad range of experience and focuses on identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and advancing solutions that support Tessera’s continued growth.

Kelsey Kilen

Kelsey serves as Vice President of Marketing & Communications, leading Tessera’s marketing, branding, public relations, and digital media efforts. She drives brand development and strategic communications that support organizational growth and reinforce Tessera’s purpose and values. Her work focuses on ensuring consistent messaging, strengthening brand presence, and supporting engagement across key audiences.

Catherine Johnson

Catherine leads Tessera’s advocacy on all disability-related issues, forming critical partnerships from local communities to the halls of Congress. Her work promotes education and collaboration, directly shaping national policy to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. This passion for translating complex challenges into strategic responses was forged during her tenure as […]

Jessica McLoughlin

Jessica provides Home Office coordination in support of Site and Project Managers in Washington, Texas, Virginia, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. She also administers, prices, and negotiates new and current contracts for Tessera. Before joining Tessera in 2002, Jessica was an Army vehicle maintenance officer at Fort Lewis, WA. Following her medical separation from the Army, […]

Robert Cordell, P.E.

Robert’s passion for public works management was developed during a 20-year Navy career as a Civil Engineer Corps officer. The Navy provides extensive exposure to Public Works, Post-Award Construction Management, and contingency engineering. Notable tours included Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes Illinois, Camp David Maryland, and Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. His final tour of duty […]

Steven Callender

Steven Calendar is a Regional Vice President at Tessera with more than three decades of experience in construction, infrastructure operations, and large-scale project management. A retired Chief Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force, Steven led teams responsible for complex airfield construction and infrastructure projects around the world. Since joining Tessera in 2021, Steven […]

Ryan Wiese

Ryan joined Tessera in 2006 and has since excelled in various roles, including HR Generalist, Contracts Manager, and General Manager. Now serving as Regional Vice President, he oversees over 300 employees and is dedicated to supporting his cross-functional team, project managers, and exceptional staff in delivering outstanding customer service.

Steve McBride

Having been the Vice President of Operations at Skils’kin, Steve brings a wealth of experience in leadership, contracting, and business to his role at Tessera. Steve is passionate about community and making a positive impact for people with disabilities. He is he co-creator of the NextSTEPS program which helps people with disabilities who are in […]