Our Team

CESSI's dynamic and compelling corporate management and administrative staff are dedicated to the attainment of our clients' objectives and goals. The expansive and diverse backgrounds of our team of professionals allow us to implement unique and creative solutions for every client.

President, Fred V. Cherry
Colonel Cherry, the founder of CESSI, is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who served in Korea and Vietnam. Colonel Cherry spent over seven years as a prisoner of war in Hanoi. He retired as one of the most distinguished and decorated veterans of the Vietnam War, with over 35 medals.

After his retirement from the military, Colonel Cherry was employed as the Director of Technical Support Services for E.H. White and Company and as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Data Transmission Corporation and Scruples Incorporated. Since CESSI's inception, Colonel Cherry has not only provided exemplary management as the CEO, but also has shown considerable expertise in the direct support of clients' needs.

Executive Vice President, Kevin C. Riley
Mr. Riley brings to CESSI over 25 years experience in the establishment and rapid development of federal government contracting companies, having successfully instituted six companies during his career. He has authored and continues to produce numerous publications regarding federal procurement law, federal government accounting standards, management of federal government contractors, organizational development of federal government contractors, and how to market to the federal government. As CESSI's Executive Vice President, Mr. Riley functions as the Chief Operating Officer. His financial and technical expertise provides a strong base of support and serves as a central point for growth and function enhancement of all personnel.

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Principal, Jane Rath
Ms. Rath offers nearly 25 years of progressive management experience including over 12 years providing support services in the disability and employment arena. Ms. Rath's expertise lies in program management, strategic planning, marketing and promoting disability and employment related programs, fiscal management, and business development.

Among Ms. Rath's successful engagements are the design and start-up of a number of federal assistive technology programs, including the Department of Defense Computer Electronic Accommodation Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture TARGET Center. She successfully managed the start-up and operation of the Social Security Administration’s Referral System for Vocational Rehabilitation Providers (Project RSVP) and Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy’s Employer Assistance Referral Network (Project EARN). Ms. Rath has managed project teams and budgets in excess of $2,000,000 per year. Currently, Ms. Rath is providing project direction and management support to a variety of CESSI contracts, including the GSA Center for Information Technology Accommodation and Department of Interior's Accessible Technology Center.