Major General Tony Cucolo, U.S. Army, Retired
President and CEO
Tony Cucolo joined PCSI as President and CEO in April 2021. He previously served as Executive Director of the National Security Innovation Council, a 501(c)(6) non-profit business, academic, and intergovernmental outreach initiative for the State of Texas enabling support to the national security community. He also served for four years, as an Associate Vice Chancellor for the University of Texas System.
In his prior military service, Mr. Cucolo led Soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq, led analysis teams in combat zones and on natural disaster recovery efforts such as Hurricane Katrina, and commanded the 3rd Infantry Division, a 21,000 Soldier organization based at the largest Army post east of the Mississippi. Additionally, he developed the $35B equipment program for the Army, served as the U.S. Army’s Chief of Public Affairs, and was President of the US Army War College. He transitioned to civilian life on September 1st, 2014.
Still retained by the US Army as a mentor for several senior leader development programs, he also serves on numerous boards. Most notable among these are the Board of Directors of Texas 2036, a non-profit applying data analytics to assist public dialogue on trending long term issues facing Texas, and the UT MD Anderson Leadership Institute Advisory Board, supporting leadership excellence in medical and healthcare professions. Mr. Cucolo holds degrees from the U.S. Military Academy and the University of San Francisco.
Mark Jones
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mark Jones joined PCSI in 2018 with 20 years prior experience as Controller and Chief Financial Officer. His areas of expertise include financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, and process improvement. Prior to joining PCSI, Mr. Jones was the Chief Financial Officer for Hill County Memorial Hospital for ten years. As part of the executive team, he produced record revenues and profits. The hospital earned the Malcolm Baldrige Award and best practice for Leadership Systems during his tenure. The hospital also achieved the “Top 100 Hospital” award 6 times. As CFO, he is responsible for coordinating and managing the company’s financials as the company grows. Mark holds an MBA and CPA from Colorado State University.
Vanessa Ferguson
Senior Vice President of Workforce Development
Vanessa Ferguson joined PCSI in 1996 when the company acquired the Food Service Contract at Fort Hood, TX where she had been employed since 1987. Vanessa has worked her way through the ranks and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Workforce Development in July 2020. She oversees the Rehabilitation and Special Projects Departments ensuring that our employees and customers with disabilities have the tools to be successful in the workplace. Vanessa currently serves on the Board of Directors for Imagine A Way and on many committees to include, 898 Panel on Department of Defense and AbilityOne Contracting Oversight, Accountability, and Integrity (sub-committee), Texas Preventing Human Trafficking, National Employee Research (ERS), Veterans Initiative & Employment Committee and Grassroots Advocacy. She takes pride in being the voice for many that are not being heard. Vanessa is certified as a Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Director for the State of Texas Vocational Rehabilitation and completed The University of North Texas (UNT) Director of CRP Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities, UNT Workplace Inclusion and Sustainable Employment program. To date, Vanessa’s greatest professional accomplishment is creation of PCSI’s first organic growth program – Community Employment Program (CEP) “So That No Person Is Left Behind”.
Kevin Cloud
Senior Vice President of Corporate Services
Kevin Cloud is a Louisiana native who joined PCSI in 2000 after a 20-year career in the Air Force. He is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services for Professional Contract Services, Inc. (PCSI). His responsibilities include Contract Administration, Safety and Loss Control, Quality, Compliance, Information Technology, Security and Facilities. He obtained both his BA and MA in History from Louisiana Tech University and went on to obtain his MBA from the University of Washington. Kevin has over a 20-year career in the Air Force, with the majority of the time in procurement. Procurement experience ranges from major weapons systems, joint service, installations and international to include staff and command positions. In addition, served in the US Embassy in Copenhagen, DK on the Ambassador staff. Kevin is involved in a number of professional affiliations to include National Contract Management Association (NMCA), the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), The Society of Industrial Security (NCMS), and the American Veterans Association (AMVET).
Keith Walker
Senior Vice President of Business Development
Keith Walker joined PCSI in 2008 as Vice President of Operations and Business Development, bringing with him 19 years of prior experience in managing federal service contracts. Mr. Walker was promoted to Sr. Vice President of Business Development in July 2020. Previous employers include NISH (now SourceAmerica), Raytheon Technical Services Company, and L-3 Communications. At PCSI, Mr. Walker develops and executes strategies to expand employment opportunities for disabled Americans and oversees Public Affairs. Mr. Walker holds a Master’s Certification in Federal Government Contracting through The George Washington University School of Business and is a Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA). Mr. Walker currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Samaritan Center and on the Austin Mayor’s council on veteran suicide prevention. As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he is passionate about placing service-disabled veterans in meaningful jobs that will bring dignity and respect.
Cyndi Greene
Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Greene serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources (HR) for Professional Contract Services (PCSI), Inc. and is an HR professional with an expansive 20+ years of experience. In her current role, she is responsible for programs and policies that promote PCSI employee’s well-being and quality of life. In this capacity, she has oversight over 1300 employees across multiple job locations. She has led human capital functional areas in large organizations such as Motorola, Freescale, and Endo Care. She has served in a VP, HR role for several companies and has established and developed functions to serve smaller high-growth companies, as well as large scale corporations. Before joining the PCSI family, she spent 12 years proudly serving her country in the U.S. Air Force. During her tenure in the Air Force, she served in multiple roles within the Administrative and Customer Service arena. Ms. Greene received her Bachelor of Science Degree in HR/Organizational Development from the University of Maryland and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of North Carolina. She believes that PCSI is the best kept secret in Austin, Texas.
Eric Barbosa, JD
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Eric Barbosa has been an attorney for almost 20 years in private practice, as an outside general counsel to several companies, and as an executive/general counsel at PCSI. He has provided legal advice to Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, and a variety of government contractors. A graduate of West Point and The University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Barbosa has been noted among the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 under 40 Texas Monthly identified him as a “Texas Rising Star Lawyer” in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. His areas of expertise include commercial litigation, labor and employment law, arbitration, intellectual property, and sports and entertainment law. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Barbosa served six years as a U.S. Army Officer on postings that took him to Fort Hood, Fort Benning, Fort Knox, Camp Casey Korea, Fort Irwin, and back to West Point to work in the Office of Admissions.
Curtis Cannon
Senior Vice President of Operations
Curtis Cannon serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations for PCSI. Curtis joined PCSI in 2015 and implemented practices of continuous improvement and leadership development, with an emphasis on improved communications and support to projects throughout various jobsites. Prior to joining PCSI, Curtis held key positions on several U.S. Government contracts and proposal/business development wins for DynCorp International (DI). While at DI Curtis progressed in positions starting with Deputy Program/Business Manager, several operational roles in the Logistic Civil Augmentation Program IV (LOGCAP), culminating as the LOGCAP IV Director of Operations. The LOGCAP IV contract consisted of four Task Orders in the countries of Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Oman with a peak of 18,000 employees. Curtis led numerous special projects while at DI, with the final consisting of a 3,000-employee transition in Kuwait. Prior to his civilian experience, he served 8 years in the U.S. Army as an Army Officer deploying several times in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Board of Directors
James “Tom” Hill
Chairman of the Board
General, U.S. Army, Retired
Carroll W. Schubert
Board Director
Former President & CEO, PCSI
E. Craig Lusk
Board Director
Attorney at Law, Lusk & Evans
Alicia H. Thomas, Ph.D.
Board Director
Chief Academic Officer, Retired Educational Consultant
Greg Oveland
Board Director
Retired Bank President & CEO