Who We Are

Skyline’s ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry is a result of the expertise and dedication of our employees, coupled with the leadership team’s passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and commitment to always do the right thing for our clients.

Leadership Team

Brian Holsonbake

Chairman

Mia Millette

Chief Executive Officer

Christa Stolarik

Chief Operating Officer

Pete Hollerbach

Chief Financial Officer

Chris Shafer

Chief Information Officer

David Parsha

Chief Revenue Officer

Paul Lennon

Chief Technology Officer

Matt Smith

Chief Network Architect

Michael Branan

Chief Technology Architect

Jason Ross

Vice President, Sales

Julie Weber

Vice President, Accounting

Zach Wells

Vice President, Workforce Development

Tom Fusting

VP of Capture Strategy

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BRIAN HOLSONBAKE

Chairman

Brian Holsonbake serves as Chairman for Skyline Technology Solutions where he oversees the overall strategic direction of the company as well as provides management and leadership guidance for Mia Millette, the CEO of Skyline. Brian also meets with existing and prospective strategic customers and partners. Brian is also passionate about meeting and engaging with employees whenever possible.

Brian founded Skyline in 2004 with his wife Janice. Brian and Janice started the company out of their home in Maryland. From the start, they have emphasized the importance of operating with a servant mindset and being a positive presence for employees, customers, and the communities they serve while providing IT solutions and services for customers.

Prior to starting Skyline, Brian worked for several large IT integrators supporting primarily transportation, education, federal and commercial customers. While working for those integrators, Brian held many roles ranging from Senior Systems Engineer to Senior Network Engineer as well as project management support. Brian has always focused on solving the complex challenges impacting the organizations he served while also building deep meaningful relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Science in Information System Management (IFSM) from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Brian currently lives with his wife and two children in Carroll County Maryland.

Brian enjoys a wide range of activities. Brian is active in his church supporting the audio and video needs as well as doing mission work to repair homes damaged by natural disasters. He also enjoys pretending to be a farmer and operating large pieces of equipment on some land that they have. Brian also enjoys hiking, running, mountain bike riding, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family and friends.

“I started Skyline Technology Solutions based on the simple idea of “what if we were to start an Information Technology company and we actually cared about the humans we worked with and also served. What if work was a place where people could grow as humans so they could live a more fulfilling life and have deeper relationships”. The model has proven to be a successful one. I am so grateful for the people we have met along this journey.” – Brian

Mia Millette

Chief Executive Officer

Mia Millette serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skyline Technology Solutions, where she leads execution of company’s overall mission and vision. Mia was appointed CEO in 2021 after serving as Skyline’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) beginning in 2018. In this role, she leverages more than two decades of technology and business experience to advance Skyline’s strategic initiatives, with keen focus on enriching the lives of those served by the company.

Prior to leading Skyline, Mia held a wide variety of roles in IT, including those in executive management. Previous employers include GANTECH, where she held roles including Director of Strategic Operations, Vice President of Strategic Operations, and Vice President of Managed Services. She spent the first nine years of her career at System Automation Corporation (SA), holding positions including Software Developer, Business Analyst, Project Manager as well as Manager of Application Delivery.

A Maryland transplant from the small Pennsylvania manufacturing town of Perryopolis, Mia knew from a young age she was destined for a career in technology. Thanks to her second grade teacher, Carol McFarland, her passion for IT was ignited when she learned to code a sequence that made a figure dance across the screen of her school’s early model Texas Instruments computer – a success she fondly looks back on to this day.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in computer science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as well as her Master of Science in computer systems management from the University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly known as the University of Maryland University College). Her work ethic, focus, energy and passion resulted in attaining Project Management Professional (PMP) credentials and ITIL® Expert certification. Additionally, she earned a SmartCXO award in 2012 from Washington DC’s SmartCEO Magazine for her creative management vision, leadership philosophies, and innovative strategies.

An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Mia presently resides in Howard County with her husband, Jim, and five children. She enjoys introducing young women and all children to the field of STEM and its endless possibilities. In her spare time, she looks forward to her weekly Peloton workout sessions with her childhood friends, traveling with her family, and enjoying the Chesapeake Bay on her SUP board.

“I love who we are as a company to our core. We genuinely want to do what is right, and remain beholden to our tenants of providing value to our customers through mutual trust, respect, and grace—even during times of adversity. I enjoy working for a company that truly values who you are as a person while ensuring we are set up for success to deliver value for our customers. You will not find a more passionate group of individuals who are naturally curious, desire innovation, and love to drive change. I love my job and am proud to be in this role and going to work every day with our team.” – Mia

CHRISTA STOLARIK

Chief Operating Officer

Christa has a long and proven history that spans over 20 years of Leadership, Product & Services Delivery along with a deep understanding of industry best practices, State Government protocols and is a PMP (PMI), PMI-ACP & ITIL certified.

Prior to Skyline, Christa has been a key leader and contributor to growing Services & overseeing Delivery primarily across the State of Maryland. She focuses on establishing trusted partnerships and driving outcomes to show value to the end customer. Christa is not a stranger to the Skyline family, having worked in a key role for over 15 years for partner companies like GANTECH and GCOM. She also worked for System Automation Corporation as Director of Service Delivery.

Christa lives in Ellicott City and is a wife and proud mother of 3 amazing kids. In her spare time, Christa enjoys anything Disney, traveling with her family, mostly to Disney destinations, cheering for her hometown football team, the PIttsburgh Steelers, and supporting her kids activities in various volunteer roles from dance team Events Committee Chairman and a board member of the football parent group.

Pete Hollerbach

Chief Financial Officer

Pete Hollerbach serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Skyline Technology Solutions. He joined the company in October 2010, leveraging and applying his extensive background in accounting and finance management to successfully redesign and transform Skyline’s reporting and analysis functions. Pete oversees Skyline’s accounting, contracts, and logistics teams, whose collective work plays an instrumental role in optimizing operational systems and corporate growth strategies. Under his leadership, Skyline has enhanced operations and financial processes to support annual growth by as much as 50 percent a year. Additionally, Pete spearheads a number of major corporate policy and compliance initiatives, with a focus on building and delivering state-of-the-art services and software packages to meet the needs of Skyline’s diverse customer base.

Prior to joining Skyline, Pete worked for Euler Hermes ACI. As Vice President, Controller, and Treasurer, he managed the firm’s collective accounting, reinsurance, tax, and treasury functions across North and South America. His foundation for success was built through earlier career and management experiences at Zurich US, American Fidelity Mortgage, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Pete is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Maryland. A resident of Annapolis, he is married, has three children, and enjoys golf and skiing. Additionally, Pete officiates women’s lacrosse and field hockey games.

“My team has done a very good job of putting financial and contractual processes and protocols in place, as well as building valuable relationships with lenders and vendors, to support Skyline’s continuous growth. Customer service remains at the core of everything we do, and, with that priority in mind, I am confident this company will remain an industry leader.” – Pete

CHRIS SHAFER

Chief Information Officer

Chris Shafer was appointed to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Skyline Technology Solutions in January 2021. He oversees daily IT operations, regulatory and compliance management, and external technology product offerings and delivery. Additionally, Chris serves as a trusted advisor and consultant for client strategy, planning, and cybersecurity incident meetings.

Chris originally joined Skyline in 2015 as a Senior Systems Engineer. Four years later, he was promoted to the role of Director of Technology and Innovation, and was responsible for leading cybersecurity, automation, and technology migration initiatives. Earlier in his career, he worked for AT&T, where he concentrated on identity management and DevOps initiatives. Chris is genuinely passionate about his line of work, advocating for the use of technology to identify and solve real-world problems.

Chris is a year-round outdoor enthusiast. He enjoys rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, scuba diving, motorcycle riding, and spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their dog, Jackson.

“I joined Skyline Technology Solutions with a skill set that was valued from day number one, and, because of that, I have had tremendous opportunities to grow, build new skills, and become a leader within this well-respected firm. The work we do is important – from preventing cybersecurity attacks to ensuring that critical infrastructure is available and meeting the needs of our customers. It has a massive impact on the world we live in. For that reason, I take a lot of pride in my job.” – Chris

DAVID PARSHA

Chief Revenue Officer

As Chief Revenue Officer, David works with a team of Business Development and Senior Technical resources to develop opportunities with customers across the United States where Skyline's experience and approach help those customers to achieve better IT outcomes.

Prior to joining Skyline, David worked with Bloomberg Financial Markets for 13+ years in New Jersey and New York, working across operations, program management, and business development. David moved to Maryland in 2006 to work on the turnaround of Cygnus Business Media as VP of Interactive Platforms. David joined Skyline in 2011, initially managing the networkMaryland program.

David currently resides in Crownsville. When he is not working, he is spending time with his wife and two children.

PAUL LENNON

Chief Technology Officer

Paul Lennon oversees Skyline's IT service delivery division responsible for consulting, engineering, and operations. He consults customers with the development of their strategic direction and the associated technology innovation, people education/development, and operational process improvements.

He is responsible for delivering IT-driven solutions related to Enterprise and Service Provider Network Services, Physical Plant (fiber) management, Information Technology Security and Assurance, and Public and Private Cloud. He has served as an Enterprise Architect of Maryland’s Statewide Broadband buildout initiative resulting in more than 1,200 fiber miles and providing lit telecommunications infrastructure to deliver network services to over 1,000 State and County Community Anchor institutions.

Additionally, he supported initiatives to implement the State’s unified IT Enterprise Architecture integration of over 30 State agencies into a unified IT Services delivery model. He supported the development and implementation of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s underlying communications and cybersecurity architecture for their ITS initiatives. He has 24 years of experience providing consulting, operations management, and program management of developing and managing business-centric IT solutions in support of Departments of Transportation, Statewide Information Technology Initiatives, local and municipal government, and the commercial sector.

MATT SMITH

Chief Network Architect

Matt Smith serves as Chief Network Architect for Skyline Technology Solutions where he assists in the overall strategic direction of the company through providing insights on technology trends and innovations. Matt also meets with existing and prospective strategic customers and partners to help ensure Skyline provides the highest level of value possible in our engagements.

Prior to starting at Skyline, Matt worked for several large IT integrators supporting primarily transportation, education, federal, and commercial customers. While working for those integrators, Matt concentrated his field of study in network engineering and obtained his CCIE® certification (#8480) in 2001 which he has actively maintained. Matt has a passion for solving the complex challenges impacting the organizations he serves while also building deep meaningful relationships through embodying a servant leader mindset.

Matt served alongside Skyline’s founder, Brian Holsonbake, and others as a part of the engineering team that designed and implemented the State of Maryland’s fiber optic backbone network, networkMaryland™. Matt’s passion for the technology that provides critical capabilities to his community has led him to remain part of the networkMaryland™ program throughout his career and he currently serves as the Chief Architect of the program. His passion for governmental communications infrastructure has also led him to help architect and build several county and municipal networks, including the highly successful Carroll County Public Network supporting his own home county.

Matt understood the values and principles that drove Brian and Janice Holsonbake to establish Skyline and joined alongside them shortly after the company was founded in 2004. Matt passionately believed in the key principles that drove the Holsonbake’s to found a company focused on partnering with customers through the co-creation of value with an emphasis on doing what was right for their customers in all situations.

Matt earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Information Systems from Frostburg State University in his home state of Maryland. Matt currently lives with his wife Jessica and six of their nine children within their blended family in Carroll County, Maryland.

Matt enjoys a wide range of activities and is active within his church, supporting the audio and visual ministry. He has also volunteered in his hometown by coaching for the last 8 years within the youth football program. Matt values the opportunity to instill the values of teamwork, resiliency, hard work, commitment, and integrity in the lives of the children he has had the opportunity to coach. Matt’s hobbies include the tuning and upgrading of his vehicles, off-road motorcycle riding, and spending time with his family and friends.

“I am passionate about technology that provides real value to the world in which I live. I take immense joy from the work here at Skyline. I am blessed to be able to apply my skills and capabilities alongside the other extremely talented people in this company to really make a difference for our customers. As a network architect, I can’t imagine a more fulfilling mission than to creating the infrastructures to connect our society” – Matt

MICHAEL BRANAN

Chief Technology Architect

Michael Branan brings over 20 years of expertise to his role as Chief Technology Architect at Skyline. His extensive experience spans network engineering and software development, making him a key player in driving technological advancements and solutions. Since joining Skyline in April 2007, Michael has played a pivotal role in developing innovative products and solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of various state departments and emergency responders across the United States.

Throughout his tenure, Michael has adeptly aligned technology with business strategies to fulfill both internal and customer objectives. His leadership has resulted in large-scale video distribution systems and interoperability solutions that have significantly improved public access to real-time data and enabled efficient inter-agency collaboration.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security from The Johns Hopkins University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). His approach is centered on leveraging technology to anticipate future needs and drive progress through innovation and strategic foresight.

Residing in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and four children, Michael enjoys traveling and values the moments spent exploring new destinations with his family.

JASON ROSS

Vice President, Sales

Jason Ross serves as Vice President, Sales for Skyline Technology Solutions. He joined the company in May of 2006 as the Director of Business Development, leveraging his unique experience working in managed services for both commercial service providers and government IT organizations. Jason manages the business development team for the Mid-Atlantic region, partner relationships, and our proposal team within Skyline ensuring we deliver winning government proposals. Under his leadership in a variety of management roles within Skyline, the company has grown from a dozen employees to over 400 people during his tenure. Additionally, Jason has been instrumental in building the government contract base through successful contract wins that have resulted in the continued strong growth of Skyline.

Prior to joining Skyline, Jason worked for the State of Maryland Department of Budget and Management (now known as DoIT). As the Director of networkMaryland™, he oversaw the development, build-out and operations of the State of Maryland owned service provider network serving all State agencies and many partner Counties. While at the State of Maryland he also led a number of Statewide procurements to provide IT services to State agencies. His technical and management experience was developed working at CLEC’s and for Comcast Business Services.

Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Telecommunications Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. A resident of Chesapeake Beach, he is married, has three children, and enjoys long distance running and working out. Additionally, Jason enjoys being a soccer and dance dad.

“My team has done a great job working through the challenges we have faced with the national growth Skyline has enjoyed over the last 19 years. The processes and experience we have developed proposing our services and products across the country have been invaluable. The focus on the customer and their specific requirements gives me confidence that we will continue to grow our company on a year over year basis.” – Jason

JULIE WEBER

Vice President, Accounting

Julie Weber serves as Vice President, Accounting for Skyline Technology Solutions. She joined the company in November 2013, leveraging and applying her background in accounting and financial process and controls to successfully elevate the sophistication and efficiencies of Skyline’s accounting operations. Julie oversees Skyline’s accounting team and corporate financial integrations. The accuracy and reliability of the accounting function is key to the success and growth of Skyline through in-depth reporting and data analysis. Julie demonstrates her passion for technology and innovation through her work to optimize Skyline software and auxiliary tools. Processes and controls are streamlined and provide transparent reporting such as BI Dashboards available for use by diverse roles throughout the organization.

Prior to joining Skyline, Julie worked for SMC Infrastructure Solutions, a subsidiary of Argan, Inc. As controller of this public subsidiary, she managed the company’s accounting operations, specifically focused on internal controls and maintaining the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, audits, and reporting. Her foundation for success was built through earlier career experiences at real estate and construction organizations as well as public accounting with the CPA firm BKD.

Julie is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) who holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado. A resident of Crofton, she is married, has two children, and enjoys baseball, DIY projects, and traveling. She is also an active advocate of childhood cancer research and awareness.

“Since day 1, I’ve led my team through a lens of passion for both accounting and technology. Over the years, we’ve elevated our team capabilities and connected with groups throughout the organization to build integrated processes working to increase velocity and automation of our workflows. We build on this year after year utilizing new technology and innovative concepts. Skyline’s business and expertise is so diverse that it’s critical we continue to grow and improve so that we may successfully support the business with accurate and timely information for generations to come.” – Julie

ZACH WELLS

Vice President, Workforce Development

Zach Wells serves as vice president of workforce development for Skyline Technology Solutions, where he oversees the areas of human resources, recruiting, and learning & development. Zach began his journey at Skyline in 2008 as director of physical security through the company’s first acquisition. While spending the last 12 years in Skyline holding positions in security, infrastructure, learning & development, and executive operations, he developed significant experience and a true passion for the people side of technology.

Prior to his roles within Skyline, Zach earned valuable knowledge while spending 10 years in the technology and infrastructure sectors. During this time, he learned first-hand by working his way through many of the key positions of physically building fiber networks, supervising field teams, and managing large projects.

As a native Marylander, Zach was born and raised in the Glen Burnie and Millersville areas where much of his extended family still resides. After spending his college years studying and working in criminal justice and law enforcement technology in North Carolina and Florida, he ultimately returned to his roots in the area where he remains today with his wife and kids.

Zach and his family enjoy living in this seasonal region where they spend much of their time swimming, hiking, biking, boating, snowboarding, and almost anything they can do outdoors with friends and family. He most enjoys the opportunity to be a teacher and coach to his two curious and athletic sons as they navigate school, boxing, martial arts, and soccer together.

“I have always had a passion and drive for solving complex problems and an immense desire to help people. I believe that human beings are the most complex set of systems in the universe. Whether Skyline is their ultimate destination or just a stop along the way, my goal is to attract and work with top talent and align an amazing employee experience with one’s life journey on our quest to maximize human potential.” - Zach

TOM FUSTING

VP of Capture Strategy

Tom Fusting serves as VP of capture strategy for Skyline Technology Solutions, where he leads capture planning, pricing, and program management governance. He works with the business development team to establish strategies to best position Skyline’s approach to align with the needs of our target markets and accounts.

Tom brings over 30 years of experience in the state, local, and federal sectors, with technical and program management experience in networking, systems development, cloud infrastructure development, systems automation, and large-scale systems integration projects with DevOps and Agile methodologies. Tom drives best practices in Skyline’s program management governance office, having over 20 years of experience with a large systems integrator and another 10 years with mid-size and small businesses for lean yet disciplined practices.

Prior to Skyline, Tom led product development for the Department of Homeland Security’s first cloud offering, DevTest as a service, receiving CSC’s Chairman Award for Innovation. Tom was a program manager for networkMaryland™ and MDOT Network Managed Services contracts for 10 years. On the governor’s IT transition teams for two governors, Tom initiated and wrote the charter to create the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and, later, a cloud-based modernization initiative, MDTHINK, as CTO for the Department of Human Services.

Tom holds a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in electrical engineering. After 23 years in Severna Park, Maryland, Tom now resides in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife. He has three young-adult children in New Jersey and Virginia.

“Skyline is an enjoyable place to work because there is a shared passion for helping our customers succeed in their mission, innovating by leveraging leading-edge technology, and continually improving our processes and technical approaches,” Tom says. “It is a true family atmosphere helping each other and our customers.”