Meet Our Team
We provide consultative support to organizations that need trusted guidance across healthcare supply chain modernization, enterprise risk management, federal contracting, digital integration, and workforce development. Our approach is practical, mission-informed, and built around measurable outcomes.
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Sloniker
Dave Sloniker, MBA, MSS, CMRP, DML, is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare supply chain transformation with more than 30 years of experience spanning military, federal, and commercial sectors. A retired U.S. Army Medical Service Corps officer and former member of the Senior Executive Service, he has pioneered large-scale logistics modernization initiatives that improve access, efficiency, and quality of care across the Military Health System, Department of Veterans Affairs, and private industry.
Chief Growth Officer
Nick Uchalik
Nick Uchalik, M.A., International Science and Technology Policy MPA, is an experienced change manager with expertise from initial legislative and regulatory drafting through full organizational and digital transformation. Extensive experience building internal and external partnerships to influence decision-making for large cross-government initiatives. Highly skilled at collaboration and leading teams of multi-disciplinary subject matter experts to achieve “one voice” for senior leadership strategy and external communications. Certified agentic, large language model, accelerated data science, and AI infrastructure professional.
Managing Director
Lee Anne Overall
Lee Anne, MHSA, is a seasoned healthcare administrative leader with more than 26 years of experience advancing complex health systems through strategic leadership, policy development, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement. A trusted advisor to senior Department of Veterans Affairs leaders, including the VA Secretary and VHA Under Secretary for Health, LeeAnne has guided high-level decision-making across legislation, national program implementation, risk management, budget strategy, human capital, and organizational change. Her leadership spans national VA offices and frontline medical center operations, where she has led multidisciplinary teams, supported implementation of major healthcare legislation, advised executive leaders on Congressional and community matters, and helped sustain operations across more than 135 medical facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Counsel
Cherita Lewis, Esq.
Cherita Lewis, Esq., is a strategic legal advisor and accomplished attorney with more than 12 years of experience counseling government agencies, federal contractors, and private-sector organizations on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, litigation, and enterprise risk management. She has advised senior officials at the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Small Business Administration, and Social Security Administration on regulatory interpretation, policy implementation, compliance, and organizational risk. As General Counsel and a corporate board member, Cherita provides executive-level guidance on governance, federal contracting, contract negotiations, legal strategy, and business growth initiatives. She also maintains an active litigation practice involving criminal defense, investigations, and complex legal disputes, bringing a balanced and practical perspective to legal and operational risk. Prior to practicing law, Cherita was an award-winning television journalist with CBS, NBC, and Fox affiliates, where she developed strong investigative, analytical, and executive communication skills that continue to inform her work at Capsa Innovation Group.
Senior Advisor - Healthcare Logistics & Digital Transformation
Antonio "Tony" Rivas
Tony Rivas, MBA-HCA, is a healthcare logistics and operations executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience across federal healthcare systems and military organizations. His distinguished career has focused on supply chain modernization, enterprise logistics, healthcare information technology, acquisition strategy, and global medical logistics supporting mission-critical operations. Tony has led transformative initiatives that modernized more than 30 logistics systems within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, improving operational efficiency, data integration, and enterprise-wide supply chain performance. His expertise spans healthcare informatics, systems integration, program management, strategic planning, and organizational transformation. At Capsa Innovation Group, Tony advises federal and commercial clients on healthcare supply chain modernization, digital transformation, enterprise logistics, and technology-enabled operational improvement. His extensive experience integrating people, processes, and technology helps organizations build resilient, data-driven supply chains that improve readiness, efficiency, and healthcare outcomes.
Senior Strategic Advisor
Jeffrey "Jeff" McCarter
Brigadier General (Ret.) Jeffrey B. McCarter is a highly accomplished healthcare executive and military leader with more than 30 years of experience leading healthcare organizations, medical logistics, force readiness, and strategic transformation across the U.S. Army and Department of Defense. Throughout his distinguished career, he commanded organizations at every level—from company to brigade—and served in senior executive positions responsible for mobilization readiness, medical operations, and enterprise healthcare strategy. As a Senior Strategic Advisor to Capsa Innovation Group, Jeff provides executive guidance to government and industry clients seeking to modernize healthcare delivery, strengthen medical supply chains, and improve organizational performance. His expertise in strategic planning, operational leadership, healthcare transformation, and mission readiness enables clients to navigate complex challenges and deliver sustainable, mission-focused outcomes.
Senior Advisor – Advanced Energy & Emerging Technologies
Dr. David Nagel, PhD
David J. Nagel received a BS degree in Engineering Science (Magna Cum Laude), an MS degree in Physics and a PhD in Materials Engineering. During a half century, Dave has had three successful careers: Officer in the US Navy. After graduating first in his Naval ROTC class, he had four years of active duty and 26 years of reserve service, including three tours as a Commanding Officer. He retired in 1990 with the rank of Captain, U. S. Naval Reserve. Federal Government Scientist and Manager. Dave joined the civilian staff of the Naval Research Laboratory after his active duty. As a member of the Senior Executive Service and leader of a physics division for over a dozen years, he managed the experimental and theoretical research and development efforts of 150 government, contractor and other personnel, including 80 PhDs ($30M/year). University Teacher and Researcher. For the past dozen years, Dave has been a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of The George Washington University. He taught graduate level courses on MEMS and NanoTechnology. Now, Dave mentors both undergraduate and graduate students. His current research centers on low energy nuclear reactions.
Senior Advisor - Federal Healthcare Operations, Medical Readiness & Enterprise Supply Chain
Jason Sepanic
Jason R. Sepanic is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and accomplished healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex federal healthcare organizations, enterprise logistics, and medical readiness operations. He has directed organizations of up to 4,000 personnel and managed multimillion-dollar healthcare and logistics programs supporting the Department of Defense's global mission. Throughout his career, Jason has successfully led hospital operations, expeditionary healthcare organizations, enterprise supply chain modernization, and medical logistics transformation. His expertise spans strategic planning, organizational change management, healthcare operations, emergency preparedness, and enterprise supply chain optimization, delivering measurable improvements in operational readiness, efficiency, and patient care. Following his military service, Jason advised on one of the nation's largest military health readiness programs, developing innovative logistics, staffing, and operational solutions supporting healthcare delivery across all 50 states and U.S. territories. His experience integrating healthcare operations, supply chain management, and technology enables clients to improve performance while strengthening resilience across complex healthcare systems.
At Capsa Innovation Group, Jason serves as a trusted executive advisor, helping federal agencies and industry partners solve complex healthcare, medical readiness, and supply chain challenges through innovative, mission-focused solutions grounded in operational excellence.
Senior Advisor - Procurement, Supply Chain & Defense Logistics
Harry Thetford
Harry Thetford is a retired Navy Supply Corps Captain with three decades of federal supply chain and logistics leadership. His career is capped by commanding a Defense Logistics Agency distribution center, where he managed 650 personnel, 55 facilities, and $3.6B in inventory. A DAWIA Level III acquisition professional and service-disabled veteran, Harry has directed $20B in wartime contracting oversight and orchestrated Pentagon-level sustainment planning. Today, he leverages this federal background, alongside seven years of commercial distribution leadership, to help CAPSA Innovation Group clients navigate high-stakes federal healthcare acquisitions, mitigate supply chain risks, and secure robust program execution.
Senior Advisor - Strategic Operations & Program Management
Mike Fleming, MSS
Mike Fleming is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with more than 28 years of distinguished leadership experience directing complex programs, strategic operations, technology initiatives, and international partnerships. Throughout his military career, he successfully led multidisciplinary teams in high-stakes environments, delivering innovative solutions that strengthened organizational performance and mission readiness. Mike's expertise spans program and project management, organizational leadership, strategic planning, technology management, operational training, and international collaboration. He has managed multinational research initiatives, developed strategic partnerships, and trained more than 2,000 personnel in preparation for deployment to combat operations. A trusted leader and mentor, Mike is recognized for transforming complex challenges into practical solutions while building high-performing teams focused on mission success. His collaborative leadership style emphasizes service, accountability, and developing people to achieve lasting organizational impact.
At Capsa Innovation Group, Mike advises clients on strategic planning, organizational transformation, leadership development, and program execution, helping government and commercial organizations improve operational effectiveness and achieve sustainable results through disciplined, mission-focused leadership.