Peerless Technologies Corporation

Peerless Technologies Corporation has named Tony Mitchell, PhD a former Air Force officer with extensive technology innovation and leadership experience, as its new Chief Growth Officer/Chief Technology Officer. "Tony brings deep technology expertise, strong customer relationships, and a proven ability to lead growth strategy,” said Peerless President Andrea Kunk. “I’m excited to partner with him as we continue to enhance our technical solutions for our customers and the warfighter." As CGO/CTO, Mitchell will lead a team tasked with developing strategies for Peerless to identify opportunities and win new business. And, as the newest member of the Executive Team, he will help shape the future direction of the defense contractor. “I am excited to be a part of the executive team and shaping the future of Peerless,” Mitchell said. “The capabilities of Peerless can be game-changing for our customers and those defending our freedoms. I look forward to driving growth and innovation with the amazing team of people here.” Before joining Peerless, Mitchell served as Chief Technology Officer at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions; as well as Vice President of Advanced Technology, Business Development, and Strategy for CAES. Prior to CAES, Tony served as Vice President, Business Development and Strategy for Leidos’ Dynetics Group, as well as stints with BAE Systems and Areté, a small business serving the DoD and intelligence community. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy, Mitchell served as an officer for 20 years, with his last assignment as Executive Director for the USAF Scientific Advisory Board. Mitchell holds a number of advanced degrees including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Paris; a Masters in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University; Masters of Engineering from the University of Florida; Masters of Science Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington, and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy. He holds numerous certifications, has published over 60 articles/conference papers, and was an Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at the USAF Academy.

Today marks Peerless’ 25th anniversary! Over the past 25 days, we’ve highlighted just a few of the incredible employees who make up our Peerless Team. Today, we celebrate all of our employees and express our deepest appreciation—for your dedication, innovation, and contributions to our success. To our customers, thank you for trusting us with your critical missions. To our teaming partners, we appreciate your collaboration in bringing cutting-edge technologies to our warfighters. With our first acquisition, continued investments in capabilities and technology advancements, and strategic hires, we are building on a strong foundation and positioning Peerless for an even greater future. Here’s to the next 25 years!

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide. Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare and much more. Today, meet Michelle Taylor, Program Manager Name: Michelle Taylor Time with Peerless: 1 yr 4 months Role at Peerless: Program Manager What do you enjoy most about your job?   My team! I lean on each of them a LOT, and they are proving to be a diverse, flexible, resilient and very talented team. I also appreciate that our project is closely tied to a critical Air Force mission. The value of our project is clear. What are you most proud of in your career so far? (or) What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of?  My civilian career is rather short, but the turnaround in the attitude of our customer in the last 2 months is certainly encouraging. We hope it continues to improve with the hard work of our team, and of course more prayer from my church family. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job?   There is so much behind the scenes. Coding is only a very small portion of the real work. Many setup details, decisions and especially loads of documentation must come together before even a chunk of code can be delivered to a customer. It is a massive lift for a small team. What’s your favorite part about the company culture?  I enjoy that we are allowed to experiment and find the best solution to tackle problems as a team.   And if you have ever served in the military, please tell us about your service (branch, role, etc)    I joined the USAF as a young Airman pharmacy technician in 1995, transitioned to maintenance officer in 2002, and retired in 2023 as a Deputy Group Commander, helping a former colleague run a Maintenance Group. My service career was a great adventure, with great people I worked closely with. There is still never a dull moment with great people in my new mission!

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide. Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting  one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Embedded System and much more. Today, meet Michael Wallace, Director, Proposals & Communications; Corporate Quality Manager Name: Michael Wallace Time with Peerless: 6 ½ years Role at Peerless: Director, Proposals & Communications; Corporate Quality Manager What do you enjoy most about your job? The variety – the proposals department works with virtually every part of the business to help write and edit a compelling story of why we should be the company selected for any given contract. Working with all the talented people at Peerless under sometimes tight deadlines is rewarding and a lot of fun. What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of? In April 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic and when remote work was still new to everyone, a large group came together to build and submit a complex proposal that totaled over 4,500 pages. The hours were long; Easter Dinner was cut short for most of us, but it was rewarding to be part of a team that could pull that off. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job? That a compelling communication – a proposal, a social media post, a marketing piece, whatever – all comes down to effective storytelling. If you can tell a great story in a way people will read, you can accomplish your goal of getting someone to take a desired action. What’s your favorite part about company culture? That every employee makes the time to help another Peerless employee when they could. Everyone is busy; we all have full calendars and a million demands – but we all help each other out. Military Service: Texas Army National Guard – I was a Cavalry Scout, then Infantry in a Long Range Surveillance Detachment. I finished as an instructor at the state NCO Academy. 

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide. Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare and much more. Today, meet Jerry Tritle, Sr. Vice President, Business Development Name: Jerry Tritle   Time with Peerless: 17 years   Role at Peerless: Sr. Vice President, Business Development   What do you enjoy most about your job? It’s a multifaceted enjoyment of building solutions with our extraordinary workforce, identifying and talking with our diverse customer base, and collaborating with our stellar leadership team to chart a successful course for Peerless.   What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of? Planning and leading our effort to land our first and largest support contract at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division.   What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job? Everyone performs business development, which comes down to simply delivering the information that people will need, when they need it to win.   What’s your favorite part about the company culture? A combination of the positive spirit of possibilities, the respect for diligence and teamwork, and the unified desire to do what it takes to win the privilege to serve a customer and share rewards.   And if you have ever served in the military, please tell us about your service (branch, role, etc) I was in the civil servant for 5 years in acquisition and engineering and was assigned some daunting tasks. I wrote the Air Force’s Digital Data Strategy, revised the Air Force budgeting process instructions (PPBS), produced a movie on supportability engineering (did not win Oscar), and developed and proposed a logistics engineering curriculum to the Commander of AFIT.

Peerless is seeking a highly skilled Mid to Senior Level Software Engineer who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will be a go-to person within the team, possessing strong technical expertise and the ability to set up their own development environment independently. While not the primary software lead, this individual will be a key resource for the team due to their deep knowledge and experience Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable software solutions. Key responsibilities include: • Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable software solutions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features using Agile methodologies. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. • Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing. • Work on both front-end and back-end development, utilizing modern frameworks and technologies. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/enXnJexY

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide. Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare and much more. Today, meet Dale Napier, Our Chief Financial Officer / Chief Strategy Officer Name: Dale Napier Time with Peerless: 4 years Role at Peerless: Chief Financial Officer / Chief Strategy Officer (CFO/CSO) What do you enjoy most about your job?  I enjoy the strategic aspect of the role, where I can influence and help guide the company’s future through financial decisions, market analysis, and forecasting. What are you most proud of in your career so far? (or) What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of?    Over the past year, I was part of the leadership team that successfully completed Peerless’s first acquisition which is aligned with the strategic plan of the Enterprise to expand our client base and capabilities in support of electromagnetic spectrum operations. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job?   While financial expertise is crucial, the role of CFO is also about being a strategic partner to the President and the entire leadership team. It involves decisions that drive the company’s long-term growth, managing risks, and ensuring business maintains financial health while also supporting major initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and new investments. What’s your favorite part about the company culture? My favorite part of the Peerless culture is that everyone’s contributions are recognized as we support the strategic direction that our federal customers have to meet their mission. The ability to wear multiple hats, share new ideas, take risks, and be a part of shaping the company’s direction.  

The Dayton Business Journal has named Peerless President Andrea Kunk to the 2025 Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame. Kunk, who was recognized as a "Forty under 40" business leader in 2008, joins David Brixey, managing director of Brixey & Meyer Capital, as this year's Hall Of Fame inductees. Only 48 of the more than 1,000 Forty Under 40 honorees have been selected to the Hall for Fame, according to the Business Journal. "It's an honor to be named to the Forty under 40 Hall of Fame," Kunk said. "Dayton has a vibrant business community that allows local companies - and careers -- to grow and flourish." Kunk and Brixey will be recognized in the Forty Under 40 publication, which comes out on May 16, as well as the 2025 awards event, May 15.

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide.   Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare and much more.   Today, meet David Hurlburt, Vice President and Director of the Peerless Innovation Center (PIC) Name: David Hurlburt Time with Peerless: about 2 ½ years Role at Peerless: Vice President and Director of the Peerless Innovation Center What do you enjoy most about your job? I’m passionate about leading a high-tech organization where innovation and cutting-edge solutions are at the forefront of everything we do. What really sets my job apart is the chance to build and grow an exceptional team of talented individuals who share my vision of creating a career, not just a job. I thrive in a small business environment, which allows for agility, flexibility, and a customer-centric approach that truly sets us apart from larger corporations. What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of? I'm incredibly proud of the significant progress we've made in establishing the Peerless Innovation Center  as the R&D engine of our company. Through hard work and dedication, we've not only instantiated a new business area but also created a culture of experimentation, learning, and collaboration. The results are evident: our R&D activities have grown significantly, with new technologies and services emerging that are poised to take the market by storm. But what's truly impressive is that we've achieved this growth without sacrificing the success of our existing programs.. It's a testament to the talent and dedication of our team, who have consistently demonstrated their ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver results. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job? What is cool about my job is the ability to work in an agile small business that has the capabilities of many large businesses. I love the flexibility and speed with which we can make decisions, pivot when necessary, and innovate in response to customer needs. As a small business, we're not burdened by the weight of red tape or slow-moving corporate machinery. Instead, we have the agility to respond quickly to opportunities and challenges, while still having access to resources and expertise that many larger companies provide. What’s your favorite part about the company culture? Our emphasis on innovation and customer satisfaction. What really sets us apart is the way we've created an environment where talented individuals can share ideas and drive meaningful change. It values people over process – we empower our teams to take ownership, learn from their mistakes, all while keeping a sharp focus on delivering results. 

On March 27, 2025, Peerless Technologies Corporation celebrates 25 years in business – growing from a one-person startup in Dayton, Ohio, to more than 400 employees nationwide. Each weekday until March 27, we’re spotlighting one of 25 Peerless employees who exemplify the people who took us from a tiny services company to a leader in R&D, Digital Transformation, Electronic Warfare and much more. Today, meet Anthony Spencer, Software Test Lead Name: Anthony Spencer Time with Peerless: 8 months Role at Peerless: Software Test Lead What do you enjoy most about your job? The opportunity to work on a wide range of problems and technologies and having a lot of smart people around with loads of patience. What are you most proud of in your career so far? (or) What’s one project or achievement you’re particularly proud of? I'm proud of how I've transitioned into my first "pure" software role outside of traditional engineering. It's been a challenge, and I’m grateful for the support of the team to help me get up to speed quickly. I was especially excited to be able to contribute to a major software update for our customer within a few months of my arrival. What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job? There's a lot more to it than just, as I heard it so eloquently put, "turning caffeine into code". Especially in our refactor efforts, a lot of energy goes into things like architecture decisions and test planning. What’s your favorite part about the company culture? I appreciate how my team embraces people's unique skills across all roles and encourages a collaborative environment that helps us deliver the best product we can to our customers.