Key Leaders
JANUS Leadership

Jeannette C. Loop
Chairwoman
Jeannette believed that she could bring a strong military work ethic, experience and desire to provide superior technical support to the business community while being able to continue serving her country. Under Jeannette's leadership and vision, JANUS has grown to over 260 employees and approximately 80 subcontractors located throughout the United States. JANUS is now considered one of DoD’s industry leaders in SETA and Training support and we currently supports six DoD Acquisition Category (ACAT) I Acquisition Programs. In 2003, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Jeannette and JANUS for being the SBAs Minority Small Business Person and Firm of the Year for Georgia and the Southeast Region. Jeannette is a believer in volunteering and is giving back to the local military and civilian community. She is involved in many local and national charities as well as serving as an Industry Board Member for the National Science Center. She attributes her success and the success of JANUS as the result of being fortunate enough to be living in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America.
Tony Loop
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Brian D. Lesieur
President
Brian joined JANUS Research Group in 2008 and has led JANUS’ rapid expansion into new business markets and the formation of numerous new business partnerships. Prior to joining the JANUS team, Brian served as a Colonel in the U.S. Army, culminating with his last assignment at Joint Task Force North (JTF-North), NORTHCOM, where he served as the Senior Intelligence Officer (J2/SIO) and lead integrator of DOD Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in direct support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) responsible for monitoring and securing the U.S. Homeland. A combat veteran, Brian has an unparalleled level of expertise in the use and integration of leading edge technologies and procedures designed to enhance security relating to critical infrastructure, border security, counterterrorism, counterdrug, counter-smuggling, and maritime domain awareness. During his career, he served in numerous key command and staff positions at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels within the United States Armed Forces.
Ron Demeter
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Ron Demeter joined JANUS Research Group in July 2011and assumed responsibility as the Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Mr. Demeter leads a diverse organization that provides systems engineering and technical assistance, program and acquisition management, combat development, IT services and training, and leading edge virtual training product lines to the defense, intelligence, homeland security, and federal civil markets. Before joining JANUS, Mr. Demeter spent seventeen years in the IT industry where he served in numerous senior management positions leading growth-orientated U.S. Defense and International operational and business development activities. Prior to joining industry in 1994, Mr. Demeter served for 22 years in the U.S. Army, retiring from the Military Intelligence Corps.
Jeremy J. Wagoner
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jeremy has been with JANUS since 2000 and is a seasoned financial executive with more than 20 years in accounting and financial management. The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for upholding strong financial management and accountability while providing timely, accurate, and reliable financial information and enhancing internal control. During his career, Jeremy has held several key accounting positions and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Commerce with a Major in Accounting from the University of Alabama.
John K. Dewey
Executive Vice President, Communications Enterprise Division (CED)
James (Jay) E. Griffith
Executive Vice President, Intelligence Solutions Division (ISD)
J. Scott Martin
Executive Vice President, Engineering & Innovation Division (EID)
David F. Sales
Executive Vice President, Logistics & Technical Services Division (LTSD)
David Sales’ 21 years of military service included assignments at the National Guard Bureau, the Professional Education Center’s Chief of Operations and Training, and the Chief of the Installations, Logistics, and Environmental Training Center where he was responsible for the training of 30,000 full-time National Guard Soldiers. David has extensive knowledge of logistics applications that manage the U.S. Army’s maintenance and supply chains. Additionally, he was also responsible for the Enterprise Architecture business process blueprint of the 54 states and territories within the Installation and Logistics communities. He has knowledge in SAP and ARIS software suites. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Arkansas State University and a master degree in General Administration from Central Michigan.
David A. Teeples
Director of Strategic Operations
In July 2011, Dave Teeples assumed responsibility as the Director of Strategic Operations, JANUS Research Group, Inc. Dave has over 30 years of military service culminating with his last assignment at U.S. Central Command, where he served as the Chief of Information Operations, J3. A combat veteran, Dave commanded the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment and over 8,000 Soldiers in Iraq. During his career, he served in a number of strategic assignments including the Assistant Division Commander of 2nd Infantry Division in South Korea, the Commandant of the U.S. Army Armor School, and the 43d Chief of Armor at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dave holds a Master of Education Administration Degree from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Science Degree in National Security Strategy from the National Defense University.
Charles (Charlie) W. Hof
Director of Operations
Judith L. Pagac
Director of Human Resources