Dr Johnny Garcia
President and CEO
Inspired by his parents and grandparents and dedicated to a life of service for family, community, and the technology industry, Dr. Garcia is the Founder and CEO of SimIS Inc., SimIS Holdings LLC, Nimbus Health Systems, Cativa Health, Prasili LLC, Sticks Golf, Garcia ES LLC and Health Care Simulations LLC, and owner and investor in numerous other businesses.
He has become an innovation leader in modeling, simulation, and healthcare industries. He serves area youth through his robust internship programs. His philosophy of making a difference permeates his many service activities; numerous board memberships, STEM program development, volunteering service to local, state, and international organizations, and mentoring newly started small businesses and nonprofits.
He serves on numerous boards (President of the Hispanic Chamber, Vice Chair of Hampton Roads Chamber, Portsmouth Partnership, Begin Again Foundation, Chair of Hampton Roads workforce council, Chair ODU College of Engineering, Chair ODU VMASC, Boys and Girls Club, Starbase Victory, Communities in Schools, Portsmouth Athletic League, First Chesapeake Robotics, and many others.
Dr. Garcia served 5 years in the U.S. Navy as an enlisted operations specialist second class petty officer and worked in industry for 15 years before founding his first business SimIS Inc.
Dr. Garcia is a known leader in the community and his service is his compass. Dr. Garcia has degrees from Old Dominion University (PhD), St. Leo College (BA and BS), and the Florida Institute of Technology (MS and MBA).
He is the proud father of a wonderful set of twin daughters – Hope and Faith – and married to Lorena, his lovely wife of 35 years.
Julian Baena
Julian Baena is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sabio Technical Solutions. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Hispanic-owned business forged from his experience as a Human Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Interrogator, and strategic planner within the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Community. Mr. Baena has accumulated over 25 years of Business, Intelligence, and Government experience that includes Business Management, Business Development, Intelligence Collection, Human Intelligence Training, Counter-Intelligence Training, Management, Leadership, Unmanned Autonomous Systems, and emergent technology commercialization strategies for various government and private sector organizations. Mr. Baena received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. Mr. Baena is a retired United States Marine Corps Marine Raider.
Francesca Garcia Moncion
Francesca Garcia Moncion served in the Navy from 1991 to 2020, transitioning from Surface Warfare Officer to Human Resources. With over 24 years of service, she worked with various branches and units, including Joint Task Force Civil Support and SEAL Team 18. After retiring, she joined civil service as a Program Manager and now serves as a counselor for Mobilization Deployment Support Command. Francesca's civilian experience includes roles in translation, administration, counseling, and security. She also owned 'Fantastic Creations Bakery and Catering' in Virginia Beach. Passionate about dance since childhood, she has performed Folklorico dances across several states and continues to promote dance through clinics and performances. Francesca is a proud mother of 5 and grandmother to one, residing in Virginia Beach, where she actively contributes to the community and has received multiple awards for her service.