Mike Parrish leads the Terminus Solutions team with a distinctive mix of strategy and vision. With a bachelor’s degree in Finance from James Madison University, Mike has a strong foundation in financial expertise. His distinguished career includes over five years of service with the US Army Special Operations Command at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, where he earned recognition as a decorated combat veteran.

Following his military service, Mike transitioned to a successful 30+ year career as a hedge fund manager, floor trader, and business development professional for a government contracting software company. He served two years on the Board of Governors with the Philadelphia Stock Exchange as well as a member of the Risk Oversight Committee of the Chicago Board Options Exchange. His extensive experience in finance, combined with his background in military service, positions him as a dynamic leader with a unique perspective and valuable insights.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mike maintains a deep commitment to serving the community and supporting fellow veterans. His multifaceted career journey reflects resilience, strategic thinking, and a dedication to excellence in all endeavors.

Patrick Troy leads the Terminus team as the VP of Business Development. Patrick builds award winning sales teams by recruiting, hiring, mentoring, training, and retaining top producers and extraordinary talent. Patrick has a 25-year legacy of revenue production and over-quota achievement with a keen focus on profitability. Patrick sourced and equipped top performers and senior sales executives throughout his career. While at Sun Microsystems, he managed all product sales for the western 11 states including hardware, software, and services; achieving $1.2B on a $1.06B goal. Patrick specializes in complex deal strategy, engagement strategy, negotiating, and closing.

Over the past 35 years, Patrick has held numerous sales leadership positions and built award-winning teams at companies like Sun Microsystems, Hitachi Data Systems and Xyratex. At Hitachi Data Systems Patrick led a national team supporting the HDS-Sun channel alliance. Patrick created an engagement strategy and business plan to leverage Sun’s national sales force to sell HDS’s flagship storage systems and software. Patrick grew revenue through this alliance to $150M in his first year of engagement.

Patrick began his private sector career as a Senior Design Engineer at Loral Instrumentation, developing launch systems for the Titan III and IV Expendable Launch Vehicles and the Space Shuttle. In 1987, Patrick earned a BS in Computer Science from National University in San Diego, California. Prior to his career in the private sector, Patrick served in the US Navy for 11 years as a Cryptologist and was last stationed aboard the USS Long Beach CGN-9 for his final tour of duty. Patrick received his Honorable Discharge from the US Navy in 1986, along with numerous awards and commendations. 

Ken Cline comes to Terminus as an accomplished IT professional renowned for his expertise in virtualization, cloud computing, and architecture—with a career that spans military service, education, and the private sector.

His journey began with six years in the US Air Force as a Communications Computer Programmer. There, he worked with the White House Communications Agency, playing a key role in replacing the official White House record communications system and serving as the technical liaison for the White House Situation Room. Earlier, at Tinker AFB, he maintained and upgraded the Realtime Autodin Interface and Distribution System (RAIDS), extending its operational lifespan. After his military tenure, Ken transitioned into education as an instructor at the Computer Learning Center, teaching IBM System/360 Assembly Language Code and honing his knack for explaining intricate technical concepts.

Building on this foundation, Ken thrived in the private sector with impactful roles. At Virtustream, Inc. in Bethesda, MD, as a Solutions Architect, he designed cloud-based environments for critical applications, partnered with SAP to devise cost-effective hosting solutions, and created a pricing tool to enhance pre-sales efficiency. Later, as Chief Cloud Architect at Quality Business Engineering in Haymarket, VA, he established cloud computing standards for the US Army’s Common Operating Environment, prioritizing open-source technologies and interoperability. He provided pre-sales consultation for the Quest Cloud Automation Platform and supported Quest vFoglight, a performance monitoring solution tailored for virtualized environments. Beyond his professional roles, Ken’s commitment to the field extends to his contributions as a Technical Reviewer for VMware-related publications and his presentations at prestigious industry events like VMworld and FOSE, where he enriches accurate technical content and fosters community engagement.

Ken’s career reflects a seamless fusion of military precision, technical skill, and a dedication to innovation and knowledge sharing. From his formative years in the Air Force and education, to his highly influential roles in IT, he has left a lasting mark on virtualization and cloud computing, driven by a passion for advancing technology and supporting those around him.

Tarik Everett is a distinguished Project Lead and Subject Matter Expert, bringing to Terminus a wealth of experience in enterprise application implementation, strategic workforce optimization, and business process integration. With over 13+ years of proven ability to design, execute, and monitor initiatives that enhance organizational potential, Tarik specializes in aligning workforce strategies with overarching organizational goals. His expertise is in the federal government, particularly the Navy and Army.

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A master communicator and adept project manager, Tarik excels in stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and data interpretation. His leadership in crafting functional documentation, managing cross-functional collaboration, and producing actionable insights has consistently driven operational excellence. Whether leading comprehensive skill assessments, spearheading succession planning, or designing training programs, Tarik demonstrates a keen ability to identify organizational needs and implement tailored solutions that foster growth and efficiency.

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Tarik’s exceptional change management expertise, coupled with his cultural awareness and training skills, positions him as a forward-thinking leader in optimizing human capital. His dedication to fostering continuous improvement and innovation is evident in his success across various projects, including large-scale system enhancements and change management initiatives. Through strategic vision and meticulous execution, Tarik Everett embodies a commitment to empowering teams and achieving measurable outcomes that advance organizational objectives.

Gary Owens is a seasoned business development and project finance professional with over 30 years of experience supporting federal government clients—including the Department of Defense—and major banking institutions. At Terminus LLC, Gary leverages his expertise in project management, budget planning and analysis, and data development to drive operational efficiency and financial accuracy across complex programs.
 

Gary’s career spans a wide range of roles, from managing contract procurement and financial planning to leading teams of analysts and supporting high-profile government initiatives. He is highly proficient in data analysis, quality control, and the use of industry-standard financial and project management systems such as Costpoint, Deltek, and STARS. Gary’s hands-on experience includes overseeing subcontractor invoicing, managing timesheet approvals, preparing detailed financial and progress reports, and training personnel on best practices and compliance.

Prior to joining Terminus, Gary held key positions at organizations such as Mele Associates, Imagine One Technology & Management, Morgan Borszcz Consulting, By Light Professional IT Services, and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). His work has consistently focused on supporting the U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, and other federal agencies with program documentation, case closure analysis, and financial management.
 

Gary holds an active Secret security clearance and has completed extensive coursework in Business Administration at Morgan State University. He is also certified in Navy Total Workforce Management Services and Security Cooperation Management.
 

With a reputation for analytical rigor, client support, and cross-functional leadership, Gary Owens is dedicated to delivering results that help Terminus Solutions' clients achieve their mission objectives.

David Taylor reinforces Terminus with a diverse skill set and demonstrated ability to deliver reliable, innovative solutions to complex business problems. With over 30 years of experience in software and systems design, David has the ability to effectively engage with business stakeholders to understand their strategic needs and challenges and propose effective solutions that exceed expectations and deliver exceptional value.
 

David began his professional journey with a Mechanical Engineering degree magna cum laude from the University of Virginia where he published graduate level research as part of his work at the university Rotating Machinery and Controls Laboratory (ROMAC). Following graduation, he worked as a research and design engineer, developing specialized fluid film bearing solutions for high-speed rotating machinery applications in the industrial, military, and commercial markets. During these early years, David developed a curiosity and passion for programming and software engineering, which has grown and evolved into a highly successful career as a solutions architect.
 

Throughout his career, David has led the development of many specialized turn-key solutions for commercial, government and enterprise customers. These solutions encompassed a wide range of business needs, including high-speed laser printing, warehouse automation, B2B integration, e-commerce, sales force automation, data processing, and issuance of secure credentials such as bank cards, smart cards and passports. More recently, his work has focused on developing an innovative, secure cloud-based ID card printing solution used by a diverse range of customers, including major universities, hospitals, and Fortune 100 companies. This industry-leading cloud-based platform eliminates the need for dedicated PCs and software, and allows for secure, centralized management and printing of ID cards from anywhere. David embodies the Terminus Solutions ethos: maximizing value for enormous impact.