Leadership
Laine Klein
President
Laine Klein
President
Laine Klein serves as President of Chugach Government Solutions, where she leads enterprise-wide growth, strategy, and operations across the federal portfolio. With more than 20 years of experience in government contracting, she is known for uniting teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering customer-focused solutions. Laine is deeply committed to advancing CGS’s mission of profits with purpose—ensuring that every success strengthens the prosperity of the Chugach people while creating lasting value for customers and employees.
Virginia Robinson
SVP, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Legal Officer
Virginia Robinson
Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Legal Officer
Virginia Robinson oversees legal, compliance, and key administrative functions that support the company’s mission and growth. She brings extensive experience in government contracts, corporate governance, labor and employment law, and regulatory compliance, having guided global organizations through complex litigation, investigations, and acquisitions. A trusted advisor and proven leader, Virginia is dedicated to advancing CGS’s values, strengthening operations, and ensuring long-term success for shareholders and employees.
Christopher Buffoni
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Buffoni
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Buffoni is a senior finance and operations executive with over 30 years of experience leading large-scale integrations, business transformations, and financial strategy. He has held CFO and senior leadership roles across federal contracting firms, driving value creation, operational efficiency, and growth in complex, regulated environments. Chris brings a rich experience with tribally-owned enterprises and joined Chugach with a deep commitment to serving Alaska Native shareholders.
Tom Fortunato
VP, Growth & Strategy
U.S. Army Veteran
Tom Fortunato
VP, Growth & Strategy
U.S. Army Veteran
Tom Fortunato leverages over 20 years of extensive expertise in business development, capture management, and strategic growth. Skilled in building high-performing teams, shaping large pipelines, and delivering innovative solutions in cloud, cyber, and emerging technologies, Tom drives strategies that expand opportunities, strengthen customer partnerships, and position CGS for long-term success in serving federal clients.
William Byrum
Subsidiary General Manager
William Byrum
Subsidiary General Manager
William provides over 30 years of government contracting experience including over 25 years supporting the intelligence community. His array of knowledge includes design and investigative engineering, performance and accountability for O&M and construction programs, and customer relations. He is a subsidiary leader within our facilities maintenance and management services and construction services.
Robert Cursio
Subsidiary General Manager
U.S. Army Veteran
Robert Cursio
Subsidiary President
U.S. Army Veteran
Robert is a seasoned leader with an in-depth knowledge of logistics management and business strategy, as well as exceptional experience in strategic planning, financial management, organizational effectiveness, proposal development, and capture activities. He has a proven track record of accelerating growth, expanding operations and process improvement to drive revenue growth, cost savings, and market development.
Bill Martz
Subsidiary General Manager
Bill Martz
Subsidiary President
Bill is a seasoned executive leader largely focused on our construction services with an established track record of efficiently managing multiple locations. He is highly successful developing construction and maintenance divisions, creating and managing budgets, optimizing operations, staff development, and implementing risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure high standards of excellence and reliability.
Claire McMillan
Subsidiary General Manager
Claire McMillan
Subsidiary General Manager
Claire McMillan brings over 50 years of experience with the Department of Labor’s Job Corps program, serving in roles across counseling, academics, training, and center management. As Center Director at four centers, she led notable performance improvements and helped establish the first Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training partnerships—earning national recognition. At Chugach, she has served as Center Director, Program Manager, Operations Director, and now General Manager. She holds a BS in Psychology and an MA in Vocational Rehabilitation.
Mark Miller
Subsidiary General Manager
Mark Miller
Subsidiary President
Mark Miller leads many of our technical services subsidiaries. With over 30 years of professional experience in business development, project management and customer interface particularly in information technology and services within the Department of Defense. He’s also skilled in Program Management Development/Government (PDM) and Strategic Planning Office (PMO) methodologies.
Kevin Terry
Subsidiary General Manager
Kevin Terry
Subsidiary General Manager
Kevin brings over 25 years of government contracting experience, specializing in facilities management for Department of Defense clients both domestically and internationally. He has led key proposal and capture efforts and currently oversees operations within our facilities maintenance and management services divisions.
Ken Ackerman
VP, Human Resources
Ken Ackerman
VP, Human Resources
With over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, Ken Ackerman specializes in organizational development, cultural transformation, and talent strategy. He is known for driving workforce engagement, building scalable leadership programs, and aligning people-focused initiatives with strategic business goals. Ken brings a collaborative approach to HR, fostering strong partnerships that enhance performance, resilience, and long-term organizational health.
Isaac Fawehinmi, CPA
VP, Controller
Christopher Buffoni
VP, Controller
With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and government contracting, Isaac Fawehinmi specializes in financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning. He is known for driving growth through pricing strategy, improving operational efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Isaac brings a results-oriented approach to financial leadership, guiding organizations through transformation while ensuring fiscal integrity and long-term sustainability.
David Jonelis
VP, Supply Chain & Logistics
David Jonelis
VP, Supply Chain & Logistics
David Jonelis brings extensive expertise in government contracting, with a proven track record of managing procurement operations, achieving CPSR compliance, and leading high-stakes negotiations for multimillion-dollar contracts. His leadership has resulted in significant contract wins, innovative pricing solutions, and enhanced supply chain efficiencies that align with government regulations. David excels in building strategic partnerships, implementing systems to streamline operations, and driving continuous improvement, consistently delivering value to stakeholders in complex and high-pressure environments.
Tracy Riley
VP, Contracts
Tracy Riley
VP, Contracts
Tracy Riley brings over 20 years of expertise in government contracting, specializing in FAR/DFAR compliance, contract administration, and strategic leadership. She has successfully led large teams, driven revenue growth, and implemented transformative processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. Her strengths include risk assessment, pricing strategies, and integrating acquisitions to align organizational goals with government contracting requirements.