VMC Executive Leadership Team

Christina Harris
Senior Vice President

Christina Harris specializes in the transformation of leadership teams and client organizations through the creative application of human capital and project-based solutions globally. Ms. Harris currently serves as Senior Vice President and co-founder of several next generation service and delivery organizations. She is directly responsible for solution architecture strategies and deployment for Volt Technical Resources, NA, VMC, and Momentum.

As a Six Sigma Champion she also serves on the board of the Executive Management Guiding Coalition for the implementation of Six Sigma methodology throughout Volt. Ms. Harris is driven by continuous learning and best practices whereby her business groups are at the forefront of market innovation delivering programs and services that directly impact today’s critical business initiatives and environmentally-driven solutions. All units’ solutions are delivered from a Six Sigma platform as well as from the Project Management Office Standards and Best Practices.

Volt Technical Resources is the talent acquisition and workforce management solution for IT, Engineering, Technical, Media and Life Sciences disciplines both on a contract staff augmentation basis and professional search platform. VMC is a technology consulting company, providing flexible and scalable development and integration, IT outsourcing and customer care solutions to business. Momentum is the Company’s recruitment process outsourcing entity.

Kristin Carrico
Chief Operating Officer

Kristin has in-depth experience in the consulting industry delivering business and information technology solutions. Kristin’s history with VMC spans numerous years working across several locations. She has been a VMC Sales Executive winning new clients in the Midwest and Northeast, a Regional Sales Manager assisting in VMC’s European operations, the Director of Client Solutions, moving her to Redmond, WA and most recently served as the Director of VMC’s Project Management Office. Kristin spearheaded the business plan for the development and implementation for VMC’s Project Management vision worldwide. She is well regarded for her expert execution of project-based solutions built on industry-leading best practices. She is keenly involved in driving innovation into every project and programs led by VMC and working with and developing employees every step of the way. Kristin is passionate about listening to the Voice of the Customer and implementing methodologies that have the greatest return on our client’s investment. Prior to joining VMC, Kristin was a successful business consultant and project manager, receiving the Presidents Club award for her work in delivering excellent customer service and superior project management. Kristin also spent several years as a District Manager of General Motors Corporation where she executed business plans in accordance with the company’s strategy. Kristin is a graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree from Knoy School of Technology, Organizational Leadership and Supervision program. She is a Six Sigma Champion and a member of the Project Management Institute.

Rob Wise
Executive Advisor

Rob Wise brings over 20 years of Information Technology leadership in professional services organizations and data center management to VMC. In his role, Rob is responsible for VMC’s Delivery, Project Management Office, Sales and Marketing organizations. Prior to joining VMC, Rob held the position of President for numerous technology consulting companies including: Zanett Commercial Solutions, INRANGE Global Consulting and ONEX, Inc. He has been successful leading both start-ups and growth and acquisition strategies for large public companies. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Kevin Chelius
Vice President, Client Solutions

Kevin Chelius has over 15 years of experience in project management, business development, and marketing of hardware innovation, software, and technical staffing industries. Kevin manages the company's direct sales force and solid business relationships with VMC's partners and clients providing flexible and scalable development and integration, IT outsourcing and customer care solutions. He is responsible for driving the growth and innovation in sales and services of VMC's business worldwide and driving the success of cross-organizational initiatives and teams. Prior to joining VMC Kevin was a business development manager for the Microsoft Corporation account at Volt Computer Services. Chelius’s experience also includes the day to day operations of a 500 member delivery operation call center; strategic planning, staffing analysis, project management and operations of businesses internationally, and in more than 30 locations throughout the US. Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Central Washington University. Kevin is a Six Sigma Champion.

Christine Reightley
Vice President, Finance and Administration

Christine Reightley has more than 24 years of experience as a financial executive, innovator and key contributor to high growth, high technology and manufacturing organizations. Before joining VMC, she was Operations Controller with Xantrex Technology, Inc., a Canadian technology firm. At Xantrex, she was responsible for all operational aspects of finance with respect to their Global Operations organization. Prior to Xantrex, Reightley held positions as Controller and Director of Finance with Bellevue-based Imagex.com. Reightley also has 10 years of experience with high-tech manufacturer Livingston Molded Products, where she served as Chief Financial Officer and Controller. She also spent 6 years in financial operation and management roles at CX Corporation, a subsidiary of Ciba Geigy. Reightley holds an MBA from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washington State University.

Serge Alfonse
Director, PMO

Serge Alfonse is a strategic business leader and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience in a vast array of national and international programs and projects. Serge leads the Project Management Office (PMO) at VMC, and is responsible for implementing strategic Projects and programs, project management best practices, tools, and training across the organization. Throughout his career he has provided a wide range of consulting services including enterprise projects and program consulting using PMI methods, functional and validation services, engineering analysis, process improvement and process design, system design and integration, data conversion, system migration, corporate IT architecture development, and training in large multidisciplinary team environments. He has also delivered consulting services for ISO compliant software applications supporting document management, audit, training, and supplier & manufacturing quality functions. Serge has enjoyed serving top Fortune 100 companies in the Biotech, Medical & Device Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Automotive, Space, Technology, Distribution, Food, and Energy industries. Serge holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Serge is Six Sigma Black Belt certified and a Six Sigma Champion.

Hide Horiuchi
Managing Director, Facilities and Information Services (IS)

Hide Horiuchi manages VMC’s technology vision. Hide brings more than 25 years of software development and technology management experience working within major corporations such as Tektronix, Halliburton Geophysical Services, AT&T Wireless Services, and WatchGuard Technologies. Hide holds a bachelor's degree from University of California, Davis, and completed a master's degree program at University of Washington.

Susan Lang
Director, Global Shared Services

Susan Lang brings 20 years of experience in senior management roles, including several years as CIO & VP of Technology and Transit Development for a public agency. In that role, Susan was responsible for strategic planning, information technology, the office of program management, real estate & facilities and several other functional areas. Among other accomplishments, she developed and implemented the technology strategy, instituted project management best practices, and directed the implementation of a new human resources & payroll system, financial management system, and a fleet & facilities maintenance system. Susan’s other past roles include: VP, Web Commerce at Getty Images, Director of Application Management, Information Systems for Adobe Systems, and Senior Technical Support Manager for Aldus Corporation. Susan holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from Eastern Washington University. As Director of Global Shared Services, Susan oversees VMC’S information technology, facilities, strategic sourcing and contracts.

Mark Matthews
Senior Manager, Human Resources

Mark is a seasoned Human Resources professional with almost 20 years of experience in HR Management and Personnel. Mark brings exceptional value to the Executive Management Team, developing innovative programs that help VMC attract and retain top talent from across the country and around the globe. Mark focuses on incentive and compensation plan design, creating and communicating personnel policies, and strategic planning at VMC. Prior to joining VMC in the fall of 2007, Mark was responsible for all areas of Human Resources at wholesaler Associated Grocers for over seven years, including negotiating labor agreements, incentive compensation planning, design and administration, recruiting/staffing, and training. Mark also served in Human Resources leadership roles at Shurgard Storage Centers and Rite Aid. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in HR Management from the University of Idaho, Mark spent time as an Assistant Football Coach at his alma mater, before beginning his career in Human Resources. Mark also earned his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM).

Arun Rijhwani
Director, Global Expansion

Arun Rijhwani spearheads VMC’s Global Expansion in India, China and other global markets. He provides leadership and strategic vision to VMC’s growing list of locations around the world. Arun exhibits proven success, accentuated by a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, innovation, fiscal discipline and a tireless charge to meeting commitments.

Arun comes to VMC from Hewlett-Packard where, as Global Client Executive in their Outsourcing Services division, he managed some of HP’s largest, most challenging and most important clients. During his tenure at HP, Arun produced a successful track record of establishing high performance delivery teams at new engagements, expanding the footprint of services provided, executing off shore transitions to locations in India, China, Latin America and Europe and delivering successful projects through efficiency gains and additional engagements. At HP he won the MVP award for customer satisfaction and account growth, and participated in the HP Executive Development Program. Prior to joining HP, Arun directed several ERP Consulting engagements for Ernst & Young Consulting, KPMG Consulting and application development initiatives for Oracle Corporation. Arun is also a Certified Public Accountant, a member of PMI and earned a B.S. in Accounting at Tarleton State University and completed Post Graduate work in Management Information Systems at Texas A&M University.

Brian Talbot
Director, Marketing

Brian Talbot leads marketing strategy and implementation for VMC, drawing from a broad range of experiences from over 20 years of service marketing in technology, entertainment, media, pharmaceutical, financial, and professional services. He is responsible for providing the bridge between interpreting client needs and building client solutions. With a diverse background, including both strategic leadership and creative execution, Brian has crafted successful solutions for organizations including the Democratic National Committee, Novartis, Resort Condominiums International and Death Row Records. Brian previously served as VP, Digital Marketing for the world's leading direct marketing agency, Rapp Collins, working on Toyota, Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson. He was also Director, Marketing for INRANGE Global Consulting, a technology company, where he led an innovative productization strategy for bundling solutions to solve client issues. Brian received his bachelor's of arts in telecommunications from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.