Dedicated to Exceptional Service and Unwavering Excellence

Quick Facts

Coley is an SBA-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) committed to developing innovative solutions that enhance government performance.

Driving change, delivering results for government

Since Coley was founded, our creative thinking, innovative use of technologies and collaborative approach have enabled us to offer superior training, performance, and information technology solutions to Government organizations.

Our team members are fully invested in our customers’ goals and aim to always exceed their expectations because we understand that our customer’s trust must be earned and never taken for granted.

Our Core Values

Since 2001, our core values have guided our actions and shaped the relationships we’ve built.

Growth

  • We believe that we must continuously innovate and grow professionally to deliver the superior service we desire for our customers.
  • Our team members thirst for continuous growth professionally, emotionally, and spiritually in order to better serve our customers.

Optimism

  • Our can-do attitude and relentless focus on positive outcomes enable us to see solutions to challenges others may miss.
  • We believe we can change the world for the better and thrive on solving and overcoming challenges that create win-win situations.

Respect

  • We treat others with respect and act with integrity.
  • We demonstrate respect through our actions as we interact with our:
    • Customers
    • Teammates
    • Profession
    • and Ourselves

Excellence

  • We believe that anything worth doing is worth doing well and that focus on the details make the difference.
  • We pursue excellence in all that we do and continuously innovate to improve and achieve better results for our customers, our partners, and ourselves.

Accountability

  • We hold ourselves to a high standard and believe that we are accountable to our customers, partners, and each other to deliver on our promises.
  • We believe it starts with individual accountability — being the best that we can be by exceeding expectations and living Coley’s corporate values daily.

Love

  • We are passionate about what we do and take pride in every aspect of our work.
  • We hire and work with people who share our passion for doing great things with a focus on helping others.

Our values reflect who we are as people and guide our approach to working with others. Every member of the Coley team embraces and lives these values every day. We are committed to “G.O. R.E.A.L.”

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our Management Team has extensive government and industry experience and is committed to delivering innovative solutions that make a positive difference for our customers, Veterans, and our world around us.

Jack Coley

Jack Coley

President / CEO

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Jack has over 30 years’ experience transforming Military, Government, and Corporate entities into world-class organizations. He is an Air Force Veteran, results-driven executive, and successful entrepreneur that thrives in driving innovation and change in and across organizations.

As President and CEO of Coley Associates, Inc., Jack drives overall business strategy and execution. Since its founding in 2001, he has led the company to double-digit annual growth and expanded business to Government and Corporate clients throughout the United States.

Jack has a proven record of success in Government, Corporate and entrepreneurial environments. His philosophy is to serve with integrity, authenticity, and passion. As a retired Air Force Veteran, Jack is committed to developing solutions that serve our military Veterans. He is an Emeritus Ambassador of Vistage International, a CEO advisory group providing advice and support to other CEOs.

He received his MBA with Honors from Webster University and has undergraduate degrees business and logistics management.

Michael Meadows

Michael Meadows

Senior Vice President

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As Senior Vice President, Michael is responsible for leading and managing Coley’s Government Services division by overseeing the delivery of innovative solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations on schedule and under budget.

Michael’s career includes more than 30 years of varied program/project management, software development, training technologies and product management experience with industry leaders, such as Southwest Research Institute, IBM, Rare Medium, ICx Technologies and GlobalSCAPE. He has held roles as Principal Engineer, Program Manager and Director.

He has successfully managed programs with geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams for both government and commercial clients. Michael has been certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional.

Michael received his B.S. in Computer Engineering, cum laude, from the University of California, San Diego, and M.E. in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Jim Vinarskai

Jim Vinarskai

Senior Associate

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Jim assists with implementing Coley’s business development strategies targeting federal, state and local government. Using his 35 years of experience in federal government and private industry, Jim helps develop new business strategies, identifies new opportunities, and develops teaming relationships.

Prior to joining Coley in 2001, Jim held a senior position at USAA’s Information Technology Company, ITCO, where he worked with ITCO leadership in promoting and integrating new technology enterprise-wide, which required business planning, marketing, and management studies and analysis. Prior to USAA, Jim held various leadership positions with the Department of the Air Force and Department of the Army where he developed experience in management, strategic and technology planning, engineering, technology transfer, business development, research and analysis, and marketing. Jim has had a progressively challenging and highly diversified career. He has held positions as an engineer, operations research analyst, technology and business planner, technology manager, business developer, and senior executive.

Mr. Vinarskai received his M.S. in Electrical Engineering in Bioengineering from the University of Nebraska and his B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from North Dakota State University.

Janet Williams

Janet Williams

Director, Human Capital Performance Consulting

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Dr. Janet E. Williams is a strategically focused executive with over 25 years of experience in Government and private industry. As Director, Human Capital and Performance Consulting, Janet is responsible for developing and delivering human capital solutions that help our customers create high-performing organizations.

She is an Organizational change agent with over 20 years of progressive experience in public sector workforce development, organizational development and training.

Dr. Williams received a BS in Accounting from Hampton University, a Masters of Business Administration from Troy State University and has earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Leadership; from Walden University.

Jeff Coley

Jeff Coley

Vice President, Business Operations

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As Vice President, Business Operations, Jeff is responsible for Coley’s back-office operations, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, and Risk Management.

Jeff, a Microsoft Certified System Administrator and Technology Specialist, has over 20 years’ experience supporting government contracts operations

Michael Coley

Michael Coley

Director, FedMap Network

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As the Director of Coley’s FedMap Learning Community, Mike is responsible for all aspects of the development and delivery of training solutions and business development assistance to small businesses.

FedMap is our innovative, multi-faceted learning community focused on providing tailored learning solutions that accelerate small business growth in government contracting. FedMap delivers specialized training, tailored coaching, access to myriad resources, and peer support that empowers small businesses to find, secure, execute, and maintain government contracts. To Date, FedMap has helped participants win over $3 Billion in government contracts. FedMap is funded in part through a Small Business Administration (SBA) grant.

Mike has over 20 years’ experience designing, developing, and delivering innovative training solutions to government organizations and small businesses.

Michael received his B.A. from Auburn University.

Recognition Rooted in Teamwork

Coley’s recognition is a reflection of our talented team’s collective efforts. Their daily dedication is the true source of this well-earned honor.

AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner

AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner

CRM. Unified Desktop Training, Smart Burst™

Details

Coley was selected from more than 2,100 entrants and received a Gold Award for its work to design and develop an engaging eLearning course titled, “Customer Relationship Management Unified Desktop Training” for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Relationship Management program office. Coley was also awarded for the design and creation of its Smart Burst™ training video designed to deliver information in short, animated video bursts.

Hermes Creative Awards Gold Winner

Hermes Creative Awards Gold Winner

CRM, Unified Desktop Training, Smart Burst, Holiday Card

Details

Coley was honored with Gold Hermes Creative Awards for its work on the design and concept of its VA VRM CRM/UD course, as well as its Smart Burst™ training video. Honorable Mention went to Coley’s 2014 online Holiday Card. Hermes Creative Awards recognizes the concept, writing and design of materials and emerging technologies.

Communicator Awards Winner

Communicator Awards Winner

Smart Burst, Coley Holiday, GCS Brochure

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Coley was selected from more than 6,000 entrants and honored with a Gold Communicator Award for its work on the design and creation of its Smart Burst™ training video, 2014 Holiday Card, and a Silver Award for the design and creation of its Government Contract Solutions (GCS) Brochure. The Communicator Awards recognizes big ideas in marketing and communications as well as innovation and craft

Horizon Awards Gold Winner

Horizon Awards Gold Winner

CRM, Unified Desktop Training

Details

Coley received two Horizon Interactive Awards for outstanding achievement in interactive media production. Coley’s VA VRM CRM/UD course received awards in two categories: Training/eLearning and 508 Compliance/Accessibility.

San Antonio Business Journal

San Antonio Business Journal

Best Places to Work Winner 5 years straight

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For five consecutive years, Coley & Associates was honored with the “Best Places to Work” award by the San Antonio Business Journal. This recognition, based on results from an independent employee survey, reflects the positive workplace culture and team spirit our employees help foster every day.

Strength Through Strategic Partnerships

Coley is committed to meeting our clients’ needs and has established strategic partnerships with leading firms that complement our expertise.

Honoring Our Heroes Through Service

Coley is committed to honoring those who have served our nation. We proudly support and give back to organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives of Veterans.

SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Enterprise Dedicated to Advancing American Interests