Our Team Members

Our team at 112 West comprises seasoned professionals with diverse expertise in the Defense, Civil, and Intelligence sectors. United by a shared commitment to excellence, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to every project. Our collaborative approach ensures that we understand our clients' unique challenges and work together to deliver tailored solutions that drive success.

Jack Nicholson

President / Owner, System Architect & Technical Director

Over 35 years of experience across the Government and Industry in Satellite Communications as well as Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance systems. Demonstrated leader in strategic business development and senior management in a variety of challenging positions with a proven track record in managing complex, large, and high-risk programs and business initiatives.

Don Yeck

VP Security, Contract Manager

Over 35 years of experience across Defense and Automotive industries, with a focus on program management, contracting, and supply chain development. 

Cathy Gardner

VP Finance

Over 35 years of accounting experience, both public and private, with an emphasis on cost accounting and financial planning. Proven expertise in budget analysis, financial reporting, and regulatory accounting.

Paul Gardner

Senior Manager, Risk Management Specialist

Career Naval Officer with command experience and proven expertise in all aspects of personnel leadership and resource administration with extensive experience in operations, maintenance, and program management. A motivated, innovative leader skilled in assessing performance and leading change to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

George Teding

Senior Manager, Technical Manager

A seasoned Project Manager / Systems Engineer with over 30 years of experience and lessons learned within the U.S. Navy & Space Force across several areas of leadership ranging from Acquisition and Program Management, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security and Network Management & Operations.

Christy Howard

Senior Manager, Space & Ground Systems Engineer

Over 25 years of space systems engineering experience in all phases of DoD Space Systems Acquisition. Highly regarded for efforts on two multi-billion-dollar satellite system developments, including translation of operational mission needs to acquisition requirements, implementation, and performance, and for increasing effectiveness of technical teams through adept collaboration across many disciplines and bridging highly technical topics with management level needs.

Brian “Buttons” Harrington

Senior Manager, System Engineer

Over 10 years of program management and engineering experience in Major Defense Acquisition Programs, primarily in airborne and satellite communication and strategic sensing systems.  Extensive experience in managing large acquisition programs, facilitating communication across diverse stakeholders and establishing efficient program and engineering processes.

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