About us

Joe Babiec leads VIA’s efforts to initiate and build long-term relationships with customers and business partners. He particularly focuses on U.S. federal and state government opportunities to continue VIA’s rapid commercial growth. Joe has three decades of experience as a strategic advisor to senior corporate and government executives, an entrepreneur, an early-stage venture investor, and a private equity company board member. Joe is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the London School of Economics.

Stan Byers initiates and builds VIA’s commercial relationships, including with U.S. and foreign government agencies and non-governmental organizations. He has a decade of experience in the application of advanced technologies and cybersecurity to address international economic and development challenges. Before joining VIA, Stan built and led high-performing teams at USAID and in the private sector. He was also a TED Speaker and on the staff of the White House National Security Council. Stan graduated from Purdue University and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

Sam Cruickshank supports VIA’s go-to-market activities, including leading sales operations and cross-functional initiatives while supporting proposal submissions and contract management. Sam has a strong background in market strategy and business operations from working in the technology industry at companies like Clora. Sam graduated from Bates College.

Colin Gounden leads VIA’s technology roadmap, pioneering advancements in Web3 technologies like blockchain and zero-knowledge proofs to deliver cutting-edge solutions. His leadership has secured VIA’s partnerships with prominent Fortune 100 companies and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense. Colin is a sought-after speaker at high-profile conferences, sharing his expertise and vision for the future of Web3 data protection. Colin graduated from Harvard University.

Chase Hallman leverages his 25 years of law enforcement experience with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to build and maintain relationships within the public safety sector for VIA. This deep, first-hand knowledge allows him to understand and address client technology needs, proven by his spearheading of multi-million dollar GDC initiatives and creation of the GHOST intelligence program, which drastically improved the efficiency of statewide cellular assessments to disrupt contraband trafficking. Chase holds a Master of Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University.

Emily Matsco leads teams that deliver cutting-edge solutions for VIA’s customers. She has developed and deployed solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, state government agencies, and multinational corporations in the energy industry. Emily previously worked at aPriori Technologies and other SaaS companies, developing expertise in customer adoption and success. Emily graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Stevens Institute of Technology.

Becky McClements leads teams delivering solutions for VIA’s customers and manages partnerships with VIA’s innovation partners. She has guided engagements with government and commercial customers in the U.S., Switzerland, and other countries, reflecting her passion and previous professional focus on sustainability and clean energy. Becky graduated from Williams College.

Kristen Merrill is a senior leader on VIA’s client delivery team. She joined VIA shortly after its founding and pioneered the company’s approach to ensuring on-time delivery and high levels of customer satisfaction. Kristen has led VIA delivery teams that support a wide range of commercial and government customers. She previously led client service groups at Fuld Omniscope, Grail Research, and Monitor Group (now part of Deloitte Consulting). Kristen graduated from Cornell University.

Hank Nelson leads teams that deliver integrated data solutions to state-level public safety agencies, providing actionable, data-driven insights. Prior to VIA, he spent nine years in international development, including overseas assignments supporting countering violent extremism in East Africa and providing cybersecurity policy support in Ukraine. Hank is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

Catherine Quinn coordinates the development and delivery of energy-related solutions for the Department of Energy and related customers. She supports energy-related go-to-market efforts and manages relationships with corporate and university innovation partners. Catherine graduated from Boston University.

Kate Ravanis oversees all aspects of VIA’s operations, with a particular focus as executive sponsor for VIA’s largest customers. From VIA’s founding, she has ensured that all aspects of VIA’s operations perform efficiently while scaling rapidly. Prior to VIA, Kate was an executive guiding the rapid growth at a global analytics firm with customers including at some of the world’s most well-known companies. She is recognized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for her expertise in the practical application of AI in the energy industry. Kate graduated from Northeastern University.

Haden Snyder leads teams that provide solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and state governments. He has pioneered VIA’s approach to rapid development and deployment of applications that meet extremely high military and intelligence community standards for cybersecurity and data protection. Before joining VIA, Haden served for 12 years at the National Security Agency in operational and cybersecurity roles with multiple overseas assignments. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa and completed a fellowship at Harvard’s Belfer Center.

Carol Wang works with sales, client delivery, and technical teams to ensure the seamless deployment of VIA’s solutions. Carol also supports new relationships with customers and commercial partners. Prior to joining VIA, Carol worked at GE Vernova, where she cultivated strong relationships and recommended tailored software solutions for manufacturing clients and served as a trusted advisor to guide their digital transformation journeys. Carol graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.